Michael Adamo

Graphic Designer - Animation, Motion Graphics, Video Editing

Conshohocken, PA, USA
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.
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
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.
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.
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)
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.
February 2011 - July 2011 Australia

Languages

English (Native),

Awards

Nile Livingston's Hipbop Art & Film Contest

Certificate of Recognition

2013

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.