John Isbell
Multimedia Producer
Services
TV Producer
Worked as a Segment Producer, Field Producer on reality TV shows such Limousine Diaries, My Restaurant Rules and Big Brother.
- Post graduate Degree in Communications – FILM & TV (Queensland University of Technology)
- Knowledge of video compression techniques including h.264, flv, f4v and file-size optimization for web, broadcast and DVD.
- Video and audio editing experience with the Adobe Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop)
- Experience with HD video editing, compositing, keying and motion graphics
Web Design
Over 7 years of professional experience designing, building & maintaining wordpress, HTML / CSS websites.
- Strong understanding of design, typography, UI, web standards and usability.
- Proficient in all Adobe Creative Suite software.
- Experience with responsive/mobile coding.
Recent sites:
MEDICAL+DENTAL
www.drlepine.com
www.encinitaskids.com/
www.dentainment.com
www.newmetabolism.com/
www.pediatricanesthesia.com/
BUSINESS
www.easternhay.com/
www.bluefirestrategy.com/
www.daniellamarre.com/
www.beijinginternationaltriathlon.com/
www.isabelleracicot.com/en/
www.altsystems.com/
HEALTH+FITNESS
www.estradafit.com/
www.jorgeluna.com/site/
www.lifeinjeneral.com/
www.onedeliciouslife.com/
www.yogimixer.com/
ART+DESIGN
www.stevefawley.com/
www.leonie.ca/
www.nickhiggins.com/
www.noelleinteriors.com/
www.barbaraceline.com/
www.jillteeplesdesign.com/
www.beachhousestaging.com/
3D Animation & Visualization
I have the following qualifications form Silicon Studio London:
- Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Softimage Computer Animation
- Level 2 Certificate –Multimedia, TV & Games
- Level 3 Certificate – Advanced Power Animator (Maya)
At the Digital Design Studio at the Glasgow School of Arts in Scotland I lectured masters students enrolled in the “Advanced 2D and 3D Motion Graphics and Virtual Prototyping” masters program. This incorporated video editing, story-boarding, 3d & 2d computer animation, effects and design. I performed the following duties:
- Lectured masters students enrolled in the “Advanced 2D and 3D Motion Graphics and Virtual Prototyping” masters program that incorporated video editing, storyboarding, 3d & 2d computer animation, effects and design.
- Animated and produced audio/visual CD-ROM projects for organisations such as Ford Motor Company, British Ministry of Defence and various Scottish enterprises.
- Designer and Animator on a series of CD-ROMs designed to explain computer animation and Visual Effects to school kids now on permanent display at the Lighthouse Cultural Centre in Glasgow. ‘Wag The Dog’ was a finalist in the education/training section of the Australian Effects and Animation Festival 2000.
- Producer and Animator on “Scotland and the Spitfire” research videos for the Discovery Channel UK interviewing ex-Scottish pilots.
Technical Director
Worked as a Technical Director at GorilleGuide.com (an Audio Visual Internet company based in Los Angeles)
- Co-founder of company of thirty employees.
- Directed, scripted and produced a series of travel vignettes.
- Coordinated a group of 16 videographers on documentary assignment.
- Worked in conjunction with the award winning Ingram Labs in Seattle to produce all company branding, video, animation and interactive elements.
At Heroes and Villains Entertainment in Los Angeles I was was able to perform the following duties:
- Created iconic identity for multi media company based in Los Angeles
- Producing / editing and streaming web video
- Created 3D cinematic visualizations using Maya and Adobe After Effects/li>
- Created and maintained all aspects of online presence
Work experience
Senior Multi-Media Producer
Pelicon Design Studios a boutique, full-service design studio specializing in iconic design for print and interactive production based in Los Angeles.
- Over 7 years of professional experience designing, building & maintaining wordpress, HTML / CSS websites.
- Expert in producing / editing and streaming web video.
- Strong understanding of design, typography, UI, video, web standards and usability.
- Proficient in all Adobe Creative Suite software.
- Experience with responsive/mobile coding.
Technical Director
Heroes and Villains Entertainment is a production and management company specializing in content creation for Film, TV, Video Games and New Media and is based in Los Angeles.
- Created iconic identity for multi media company based in Los Angeles
- Producing / editing and streaming web video
- Created 3D cinematic visualizations using Maya and Adobe After Effects/li>
- Created and maintained all aspects of online presence
Freelance Producer: Southern Star
Endemol Southern Star is an Australian television production company made up of a joint venture between Southern Star Group and Endemol.
Associate Producer “Limousine Diaries”
Endemol Southern Star, Australia
- Interviewed passengers on air as they traveled in the Limousines
- Across all storylines as the developed in new version of big brother on wheels
- Shot all externals and cutaways with HDV camera
Associate Producer “Big Brother 6”
Endemol Southern Star, Australia
- Worked as Control Room Producer and Associate Producer.
- As Weekend Deputy Big Brother was across all major storylines and future developments.
- Voice of Big Brother on Weekends
- Compiled scenes using CMS
Associate Producer “Big Brother 5”
Endemol Southern Star, Australia
- Across all storylines and compiled scenes using CMS. (Australian version of Pilot)
Freelance Producer: Seven Network
Segment Producer – “My Restaurant Rules 2”
Channel Seven, Australia
- Worked with the senior producer to recognize stories as they developed throughout each episode of this national reality TV show.
Segment Producer – “My Restaurant Rules 1”
Channel Seven, Australia
- Worked in tandem with the senior producer to recognize stories as they developed over the 26 episodes of the national reality TV show.
- Consistently obtained dynamic stories from the Brisbane couple establishing them as lead characters in the show.
Story Assist – “I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here”
Granada, Gold Coast, Australia
- Worked with Control Room Camera Directors and complied storylines.
Co-founder & Technical Director
Co-founder & Director of Media & Technology
Gorillaguide TV, Los Angeles, USA
- Co-founder of company of thirty employees.
- Directed, scripted and produced a series of travel vignettes.
- Coordinated a group of 16 videographers on documentary assignment.
- Worked in conjunction with the award winning Ingram Labs in Seattle to produce all company branding, video, animation and interactive elements.
Lecturer and Digital Artist
Lecturer and Digital Artist
Digital Design Studio, Glasgow, Scotland
- Lectured masters students enrolled in the “Advanced 2D and 3D Motion Graphics and Virtual Prototyping” masters program that incorporated video editing, story boarding, 3d & 2d computer animation, effects and design.
- Animated and produced audio/visual CD-ROM projects for organisations such as Ford Motor Company, British Ministry of Defense and various Scottish enterprises.
- Designer and Animator on a series of CD-ROMs designed to explain computer animation and Visual Effects to school kids now on permanent display at the Lighthouse Cultural Center in Glasgow. ‘Wag The Dog’ was a finalist in the education/training section of the Australian Effects and Animation Festival 2000.
- Producer and Animator on “Scotland and the Spitfire” research videos for the Discovery Channel UK interviewing ex-Scottish pilots.
Education
University of Queensland
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Fine Arts & Architecture
Brisbane, Australia
University of Technology QUT
Post-Graduate Diploma in Communication – Film & TV
Brisbane, Australia
Post–Graduate Exchange Program QUT – Film & TV Production
Wurzburg, Germany