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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.

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PRODUCTION BREAKDOWN

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