Brent Knauff

Experience

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  Latchkey Studios, LLC

  Jan 2014 - Jul 2016

  2D / 3D Animation Specialist

  Specialized in creating 2D and 3D animations and motion graphics, as well as visual effects.

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  MarketingSherpa

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  Manager, Motion Graphics & Animation

  I served as an in-house animator for a marketing-research company. Responsibilities included:• Storyboarded, Scripted & Animated Motion Graphics for promos/stingers used at events.• Designed, Modeled & Textured 3D background environments.• Pitched, Developed & Coordinated A/B split test for homepage animated video.• Led teams in Filming interviews, testimonials and b-roll at Marketing Summits.• Filmed & Live-switched cameras at Marketing Summits & Media Centers.• Captured & Edited b-roll with other footage for promos.• Keyed & Color-corrected Greenscreen footage for various promos/webclinics.• Utilized interactive software to create educational courses for a Certificates Program. Show less

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  JustAddVideo

  Jul 2016 - Nov 2024

  Co-Founder & Creative Production Director

  Just Add Video is a production company located in Jacksonville, FL, specializing in video production and animation. I co-founded the company in 2016 and act as the Art and Creative Director, managing every aspect of our production pipeline, both internally and for our clients.In addition to being our lead animator for motion-based projects, I also serve as a Director for our multiple videography shoots, occasionally stepping in as a Director of Photography for smaller projects.Full Role / Responsibilities:•Working with the brand team to produce new ideas for company branding, promotional campaigns, and marketing communications.•Directing brainstorming meetings and creative sessions.•Supervising the department's daily workflow, assigning project workloads, and monitoring deadlines and budgets.•Developing exceptional and well-crafted copy that meet clients’ requirements•Determine how best to represent a concept visually•Develop the overall look or style of a publication, an advertising campaign, or a theater, television, or film set•Manage graphic designers, set and exhibit designers, and video production•Review and approve designs, artwork, photography, and graphics developed by other staff members•Talk to clients to develop an artistic approach and style•Present designs to clients for approval•Filming video on set and on location Show less

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  NextAfter

  Aug 2024 - now

  Creative Director

  As Creative Director, I have two distinct areas of focus. The first is internalactivities related to the production of marketing and training assets for the company itself. Thesecond is external activities related to the production of revenue-generating video services tobe marketed to the NextAfter client base. Specifically I'm am primarily responsible for creative execution in regard to these activities.