Site Updated 02/09/11

Recently completed projects:

- Beytah "Phobos Monolith" Album
- Design for Temecula Home Sellers Website
- Design for Blue Lotus Website
- Beytah "Microfauna" Digi-7"
- Tha Fruitbat "Breakggs" music video
- Azeem "Set Ablaze" music video
- Musical score composed for short film Michiko
- Design for Branson Regal Website

These are sites I designed and currently maintain as webmaster.
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BRIAN KUBAT
Santa Barbara, CA

I have 13 years experience as a media professional with a proven track record of successful projects. I have customer service, tech support, marketing and sales experience. I continue to learn new tools and techniques while leveraging my creativity and problem solving skills.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts - Radio and Television
San Francisco State University - 2008

SUMMARY

- Advanced expertise in media production.
- Phone sales,customer service, tech support, and general office duties.
- MAC/PC system maintenance, backup, installation, and troubleshooting.

EXPERIENCE

Brian Kubat Productions (Jun 2008 - Feb 2011)

Title: Founder

Activities: I have been hired for web design, music videos, marketing campaigns, and other media related projects.

CLIENT: Ananda Partners
PROJECT: http://temeculahomesellers.com
ROLE: Web Marketing & Design, Graphic Design

CLIENT: Blue Lotus
PROJECT: http://bluelotus-jewelry.com
ROLE: Web Marketing & Design, Graphic Design, Photography and Retouching

CLIENT: Azeem / Oaklyn Records
PROJECT: Set Ablaze: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQrWZzjRjBU
ROLE: Video Editing, Animation, Compositing, Special Effects

CLIENT: Branson Regal
PROJECT: http://bransonregal.com
ROLE: Web Marketing & Design, Graphic Design

CLIENT: Tha Fruitbat
PROJECT: Breakggs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1YdvFIkGA8
ROLE: Video Editing, Animation, Compositing, Special Effects


San Francisco State University, BSS Computing (Aug 2007 - Jun 2008)

Title: Help Desk Computer Technician

Activities: On-site, phone and email technical support for students, staff, faculty, and labs at San Francisco State University. Daily activities included MAC/PC computer repair, deployment and maintenance, hardware and peripheral setup, troubleshooting network and server issues, installing and supporting a wide range of software applications and audiovisual equipment.

Video Impact Productions, Inc. (Feb 1998 - Jul 2007)

Title: Graphic Designer / Animator

Activities: Successfully completed the production of numerous website designs, 3D animations, video productions, printed media, presentation training systems, interactive CD and DVD menus.

CLIENT: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
PROJECT: Priscilla The Proton (Children’s Big Bang Exhibit, Kiosk Animation)
ROLE: Graphic Design, Production Assistance

CLIENT: Association for Global New Thought (AGNT)
PROJECT: Synthesis Dialogues III DVD (Dalai Lama Conference Documentary)
ROLE: Production Grip, Compositing, Video Editing, Audio Post, Packaging Design

TECHNICAL SKILLS

WEB: Valid HTML, CSS, PHP, Actionscript, Javascript, Flash, Wordpress, SEO, SEM, web marketing, multimedia content, plugins, video streaming, audio streaming, social networking, analytics, advertisement, blogging, podcasting.

GRAPHICS: Clean design, composition and color use, photo retouching, scanning, printing, proper file formats and workflow protocols, branding and logos, menu and interface design, mock-ups, and illustration.

VIDEO: Linear and non-linear editing systems, compositing, 2D/3D animation techniques, special effects, batch capture and syncing, camera operation, lighting, sound for picture and color correction/calibration.

AUDIO: Mixing, mastering, editing, music production, scoring, sound effects, plugins, synthesis, analog gear, MIDI, reel to reel, audio interfaces, mixing boards, mic placement, live sound mixing.

SOFTWARE: MAC/PC OS, MS Office, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, After Effects, Flash, Final Cut, DVD Studio, Color, Shake, Avid, Video Toaster, Lightwave, Vegas, Premiere, Encore, Audition, Pro Tools, Nuendo, Live, Sound Forge.

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Here's what I bring to the table on creative projects:

TALENT:
- Self Starter - I get the job done with minimum supervision.
- Quick Learner - If I don't already know, I learn the needed skills.
- Mastery - My objective is to succeed at everything I take on!
- Motivation - I am excited to learn and motivated to help.
- Mobility - I can use my car at your service.
- Availability - I can start freelance work immediately.

EXPERIENCE:
- Computer Tech Support [MAC/PC, Networks, Hardware, Software]
- Graphic Design [PhotoShop, Illustrator]
- Web Design [Flash, Actionscript, XHTML, CSS]
- Video Editing [FinalCut, Premiere, SpeedEdit / VT]
- Audio Production [ProTools, Nuendo, Live, SoundForge]
- Compositing [AfterEffects]
- Animation [LightWave]