Michael Adamo
Graphic Designer - Animation, Motion Graphics, Video Editing
Conshohocken, PA, USA
(516) 384-2489
be.net/madamo
Creative and collaborative designer with 9+ years of freelance and in-house work experience. I specialize in animation, 2D motion graphics, and video editing.
Work Experience
23K Studios
Senior Editor / Motion Designer
Design graphic assets and elements, develop style frames and storyboard treatments, animate motion graphics scenes (2D) and text layouts, create lower thirds and end pages - for various internal/ external client projects.
Assemble and edit video footage for interview segments, healthcare/ pharmaceutical explainer videos, promotional teasers, internal client presentations, social/ web videos, and trade show events - additionally color grading, graphics packaging, and sound design.
Assemble and edit video footage for interview segments, healthcare/ pharmaceutical explainer videos, promotional teasers, internal client presentations, social/ web videos, and trade show events - additionally color grading, graphics packaging, and sound design.
September 2019
- Present
Pennsylvania, United States
Michael Adamo Animation
Animation & Design (Freelance)
Graphic design services, specializing in animation, 2D motion graphics and video editing.
January 2011
- Present
United States
Moore College Of Art & Design
Instructor
Instructor of a 10 week course in Digital Video Editing for adults within the Continuing Education program for Digital Design.
April 2017
- June 2021
Pennsylvania, United States
ALKEMY X
Graphics Designer (Freelance)
Design, assemble, composite and animate graphic assets, develop style treatments and layouts for project pitch decks, create endpages, overlays, title sequences and lower thirds for commercial advertisements, build animation toolkits, maintain and update graphic requests for original and branded content. Position is reoccurring on a freelance basis.
April 2016
- March 2019
Pennsylvania, United States
Three Piece Suit Productions, LLC
COO | Chief Operating Officer
Three Piece Suit Productions is a collaborative group of design professionals who specialize in animation, graphic design, motion graphics, and post-production services.
As acting COO, I am responsible for communicating with clients, overseeing project development and progression, and providing creative direction.
Work samples - behance.net/tpsproductions
As acting COO, I am responsible for communicating with clients, overseeing project development and progression, and providing creative direction.
Work samples - behance.net/tpsproductions
January 2013
- December 2021
Pennsylvania, United States
Digital Media Academy
Lead Instructor & Teaching Assistant
Summer Program - Lead Instructor for Adventures program course in Acting, Filmmaking, Visual Effects and Teaching Assistant for Teens program course in Filmmaking and Visual Effects, helping students create original short films, gather shot footage, demonstrate software exercises and design various visual effects.
July 2012
- August 2017
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Comcast SportsNet
Graphic Designer
Create live graphics for the sports talk morning show “Breakfast on Broad”, featured on-air during news segments, special presentations and social media postings.
Design and redistribute marketing graphics for current/ upcoming CSN content & programming, such as end page titles, animated lower third snipes and static social media advertisements.
Design and redistribute marketing graphics for current/ upcoming CSN content & programming, such as end page titles, animated lower third snipes and static social media advertisements.
October 2015
- December 2016
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Lifedream Films LLC
Animator, Assistant Editor & Design Consultant
Lead designer responsible for creating animated graphics and title cards, developing visual story environments during interview segments, assist with editing production footage, provide collaborative feedback on creative direction.
Portraits of Professional CAREgivers, is a film that discusses dramatic experiences told by professional care providers who rescue, assist, or when possible heal the their patients and clients. It is "behind the scenes" look, contrasting the popular media’s portrayal of violent crimes, deaths or other tragedies, and will take us on a journey into a world the public has not seen before.
Portraits of Professional CAREgivers, is a film that discusses dramatic experiences told by professional care providers who rescue, assist, or when possible heal the their patients and clients. It is "behind the scenes" look, contrasting the popular media’s portrayal of violent crimes, deaths or other tragedies, and will take us on a journey into a world the public has not seen before.
September 2013
- May 2017
Pennsylvania, United States
Boco Digital Media
Motion Graphics Designer (Freelance)
Create, assemble and animate graphic assets, cut and edit video footage and apply graphic treatments and post production for a variety of medical and pharmaceutical based content, including commercials, promotional and training videos.
January 2014
- October 2015
Pennsylvania, United States
NBC Sports
Motion Graphics Designer
Assist in creation and redistribution of additional graphics for lower thirds, promotional spots and titles.
April 2013
- June 2013
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Brolik Productions, Inc.
Junior Compositor
Composite chroma key mattes, tracking data and designed elements for production footage for the upcoming film, Christmas Dreams.
September 2012
- December 2012
Pennsylvania, United States
Independence Media: MiND TV
Graphics Department Intern
Create promotional and identity spots using the company branding assets and aid the production department, by providing animation, editing, and voice over assistance.
January 2012
- May 2012
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Philadelphia University
Freelance Designer
Design animation and video segments, advertising events happening on campus.
Projects:
Designer for Philadelphia University 5k Ram Run (2011)
Video Editor for Philadelphia University Chapter for Colleges Against Cancer Promotional Video (2012)
Video Editor for Philadelphia University Office of Residence Life Summer Staff Orientation Video (2012)
Projects:
Designer for Philadelphia University 5k Ram Run (2011)
Video Editor for Philadelphia University Chapter for Colleges Against Cancer Promotional Video (2012)
Video Editor for Philadelphia University Office of Residence Life Summer Staff Orientation Video (2012)
January 2011
- July 2012
Pennsylvania, United States
Education
Thomas Jefferson University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Digital Animation
Residence Assistant (August 2009 - May 2012) - A resource to students living on-campus in the residence halls; develop engaging activies; create informational boards; hold monthly hall meetings to show the importance of community building; and promote global citizenship and diversity awareness.
August 2008
- May 2012
Pennsylvania, United States
Royal Melbourne Institute Of Technology (RMIT) - Australia
Study Abroad Program
Spring semester abroad program in Australia. While attending RMIT, I focused on expanding my knowledge of 3D animation, video editing, and sound design. I was also able to get a sense of what the field of animation is like in another country.
Building Manager (February 2011 - July 2011) - A building managerial position for Unilodge on Swanston residential apartments; manage and organized front desk operations; conduct building walkthroughs and safety checks; develop engaging activities and outings for residents.
Building Manager (February 2011 - July 2011) - A building managerial position for Unilodge on Swanston residential apartments; manage and organized front desk operations; conduct building walkthroughs and safety checks; develop engaging activities and outings for residents.
February 2011
- July 2011
Australia
Languages
English (Native),
Awards
Philadelphia University Office Of Residence Life
Video Editor Philadelphia University Office of Residence Life Training Video
2012
Focal Press
Focal Press Excellence in Filmmaking Award
2012
Philadelphia University Relay For Life
Video Editor Philadelphia University Relay for Life Promotional Video,
2011
Philadelphia University Cross Country Team
Logo Design Philadelphia University 5K Ram Run
2011
Philadelphia University Office Of Residence Life
Emerging Leaders Program Certificate
2008
Skills
Adobe Media Encoder,
After Effects,
Audacity,
Audition,
Final Cut Pro,
Illustrator,
Indesign,
Microsoft Office,
Mocha AE,
Photoshop,
Premiere Pro,
Interests & Hobbies
Photography, Snowboarding, Rollerblading, Swimming, Golf, Hiking, Music (open to all except Country), Rocket League.