UI Production Director
In 2022, I was entrusted with the critical task of leading the creation of UI animations for the Windows 11 2022 launch video. My expertise and attention to detail were essential in ensuring the success of this project. As the UI Director, I oversaw a talented team of animators who brought the UI screens to life through animation or by providing guidance and direction.
During the production shoot, I served as a valuable resource for the talent, advising them on how to interact with the device naturally and seamlessly on camera. My responsibility also extended to managing the distribution of devices across different filming locations and ensuring proper setup for filming.
In addition to my role in this Windows 11 launch video, I created a UI template system used in the Surface Laptop 5 and Surface Pro 9 sizzle videos in 2022. The result was visually impressive videos that accurately showcased the capabilities of the devices.
I am proud of the significant contributions I made to the success of these projects and am confident in my ability to lead and manage UI animation projects of similar scale and complexity. I look forward to future opportunities to demonstrate my skills and expertise.
Microsoft
Below is a showcase of some elements I created as part of a comprehensive UI template system we continue to use when animating scenes. I have highlighted the dynamic taskbar animation I designed to accommodate various revisions and projects. To streamline the animation process, I utilized the Marker Remap plugin, enabling efficient placement of animated scenes within the timeline in After Effects and providing ample flexibility in scene arrangements.
In addition, I have also developed a series of Essential Properties that provide a high level of flexibility and control over the taskbar's appearance. These properties make it effortless to change the taskbar's color, update the date and time, activate additional states, and seamlessly integrate different applications into the taskbar. These properties have been instrumental in ensuring that the final product is of the highest quality and meets the project's specific requirements.
Besides the multiple templates I created for my team, I also actively participated in creating various scenes in the final video. The process involved a well-structured approach, starting with creating storyboards and adding provisional UI content. Finally, the final UI was formed and incorporated through careful refinement and evaluation into the final product, resulting in a polished and visually impressive video.
Director - Daniel Escolin
Assistant Director - Melissa Kim
Producers - Emily Duarte & Ryta Karagodina
Creative Director - Brian Townsend
Executive Creative Director - Markus Weickenmeier
3D Motion Designers - Ziye Liu, Danny Yoon, Gap Yossanun, Kyle Moore
Storyboard Artist - Alex Alvarado
UI Production Director - Patrick Flaherty
2D Motion Designer - Adam Lubanski
Selected Works
Alamo DrafthouseGraphic Designor, Animatior, Director & Producer
Introducing Surface Duo 2Motion Graphics Designer
Introducing Surface Pro 9UI Production Director
Introducing the new Bing in WindowsUI Production Director
See what's new in the Windows 11 2022 UpdateUI Production Director
Introducing Surface Laptop 5UI Production Director
Introducing Windows 11Motion Graphics Designer
Make AI simple with AdobeDirector, Producer, Animator & Editor
Introducing Project VolterraMotion Graphics Designer
Surface for Education | The new Surface Laptop SEMotion Graphics Designer
Microsoft | Modern Workplace - Show PackagePost-production Supervisor
Adobe | Welcome to SummitDirector & Producer
Introducing Surface Laptop StudioMotion Graphics Designer
Microsoft ListsPost-production Supervisor
Microsoft FormsPost-production Supervisor
Canon EOS R5 & R6Editor & Animation
Oblivion Interactive DisplaysAnimation, Producer & Director
International Rescue CommitteeGraphic Design, Animation, Director & Producer
ExamityAnimation, Director & Producer
Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro | Microsoft TeamsPost-production Supervisor
United WayEditor & Animation
It’s Not ComplicatedDirector & Producer
Jennie Garth - The Eye SolutionDP, Producer & Editor
Microsoft | Modern WorkplacePost-Production Supervisor & Editor
Four Nights in DecemberProducer, Director, DP & Editor
Video Studio UpgradesDirector
Alcon - Training VideosDP, Director, Producer & Editor
Alcon - Talking Heads & InterviewsDP, Director, Producer & Editor
Voice Over ExamplesVoice Over
Azure VMware SolutionAnimator
2020 Stoke Holiday CardAnimation & Director
Seed & StemAnimation & Director
Blend 3015Animation & Director
Build | Microsoft 365 Intro and OutroPost-production Supervisor
Ignite | Security IntroPost-production Supervisor
Ignite | Teams Intro & OutroPost-production Supervisor
Microsoft Managed Desktop SizzleEditor & Animation
Alcon TVProducer, Director, Editor, & Animation
Alcon Live MeetingsProducer, Director, Editor, & Animation
InvasiveProducer
Microsoft Lists | We got thisPost-production Supervisor
Microsoft PlannerPost-production Supervisor
Microsoft ProjectPost-production Supervisor
Museum MilanoAnimation & Director
Science Addicts, Unite!Animation & Director
Focus.ioAnimation & Director
PixelsAnimation & Director
It's a Trap!Animation & Director
Up In The AirAnimation & Director
Rock Em Sock EmAnimation & Director
Quarantine 2020Graphic Design, Animation & Director
70 Years of AlconAnimation, Director & Producer
Chuck NorrisGraphic Design, Animation, Director
Squish & SquashAnimation & Director
Olly Walk & RunAnimation & Director
Squish & Squash JumpAnimation & Director
Dolly ThrowAnimation & Director
Olly SceneAnimation & Director
Microsoft SocialsAnimation
Introduction to MyAnalytics for AdminsEditor & Animation
EchoNous BiomedGraphic Design, Animation & Director
Live BallotGraphic Design, Animation & Director
Architecture & Nature AcademyGraphic Design & Animation
RotoscopingAnimation
After Effects RigsRigging
Make Great ArtGraphic Design, Animation, Director & Producer
SystaneAnimation, Director & Producer
Azure Active Directory + Dropbox BusinessPost-production Supervisor
Power Virtual Agents | Microsoft TeamsEditor & Animation
Power BI | Microsoft TeamsEditor & Animation
Cinema 4D BasecampGraphic Design
The Angelus | Crimson ShadowCG Artist
Premium Beat "The Perfect Song"Graphic Design
IBM SmartCityGraphic Design
Sprint Mood BoardsGraphic Design
Everlearn.io | :15 CommercialGraphic Design
Fox | Tokyo Throwdown TitlesGraphic Design
Converse Logo RevealGraphic Design
Diesel | Dance PlanetGraphic Design
12 KilometersGraphic Design
Expedition 100: Mission to MarsGraphic Design
35 DentonCamera Operator, Producer & Editor
David Crosby & Snarky PuppyCamera Operator, Producer & Editor
DCTA Ribbon CuttingDirector, Producer & Editor
H2 Accelleration EventEditor
Windows Virtual DesktopEditor
Driscoll's JoymakersEditor
Department of Energy | SWAP 4Editor & Animation
Live From DansDirector, Producer, DP & Editor
#LiveInColor 5KDP, Producer & Editor
Leukemia TexasDP, Director, Producer & Editor