MARK T. ARO
Producer, Director, Art Director, Designer, Animator, Editor
Eagle Mountain, UT, USA
801.389.3195
be.net/HYPERACTIVE-STUDIOS
Award-winning, creative professional with a passion for design, animation, and digital video production. Exceptional work ethic with more than 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry and more than fifteen years in various creative management positions. A decade of experience as a graphic artist, 3D animator, and creative lead within the Video Game industry and more than a decade of experience as an art director, designer, animator, and editor in the Broadcast Television News industry. A Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Cinematography (digital video production) and more than a decade of experience producing, directing, and editing independent short and feature-length films.
Work Experience
Hyperactive Studios
Independent Contractor: Animator, Motion Graphics Animator, Video Editor, Graphic Designer
Some of my clients include:
RadarWorks | Susan G. Komen | American Red Cross | Disney | Universal Games | Sierra | 3DO | Legacy Interactive | Port of Long Beach | KSEE-TV | KGPE-TV | WEEK-TV | Personal Creations Inc. | Scottevest Inc. | Tachi Palace Casino | Chukchansi Casino | American Greetings | Shutterstock | Cubic Quarters
RadarWorks | Susan G. Komen | American Red Cross | Disney | Universal Games | Sierra | 3DO | Legacy Interactive | Port of Long Beach | KSEE-TV | KGPE-TV | WEEK-TV | Personal Creations Inc. | Scottevest Inc. | Tachi Palace Casino | Chukchansi Casino | American Greetings | Shutterstock | Cubic Quarters
January 1998
- Present
United States
KSEE Television Inc. - NBC
Art Director - Promotions Producer
Motion Graphics animator and Video Editor – News, Promotional and Commercial content
Photographer and Videographer – News Talent, Events, Promotional and Commercial content
Producer News and Client Content – Produce/Direct promo projects for News dept. and for Commercial Production Dept.
Graphic Design - Print design and layout, outdoor marketing displays and vehicle wraps
Web and Social Media – Design and create content for web and all social media platforms
Direct overall station graphics look and manage all news and promotional graphic staff
Photographer and Videographer – News Talent, Events, Promotional and Commercial content
Producer News and Client Content – Produce/Direct promo projects for News dept. and for Commercial Production Dept.
Graphic Design - Print design and layout, outdoor marketing displays and vehicle wraps
Web and Social Media – Design and create content for web and all social media platforms
Direct overall station graphics look and manage all news and promotional graphic staff
December 2005
- July 2013
Fresno, California, United States
Finding Hope Now - Feature Film
Producer - Production Designer - Editor - Post Prod. Supervisor
Producer – One of three producers on this feature film
Production Designer – Design overall look and feel of film as well as supervised and directed all creative departments
(Wardrobe, Art, Make-up, Sound) and create Storyboards
Post Production Supervisor – Supervised small post production team, second unit camera crew for b-roll, and all ADR and post video and audio production, including music
Editor and VFX – Edited film and created various post effects for film as well as various marketing and promotional assets
Production Designer – Design overall look and feel of film as well as supervised and directed all creative departments
(Wardrobe, Art, Make-up, Sound) and create Storyboards
Post Production Supervisor – Supervised small post production team, second unit camera crew for b-roll, and all ADR and post video and audio production, including music
Editor and VFX – Edited film and created various post effects for film as well as various marketing and promotional assets
October 2008
- June 2012
Fresno, California, United States
Legacy Interactive
Art Director
Conceptualize graphics, environments and characters
Build 3D environment and character assets
Supervise Art and Animation staff
Build 3D environment and character assets
Supervise Art and Animation staff
March 2004
- December 2005
Hollywood, California, United States
Vivendi Universal Games
Tolkien Franchise Art Director - Marvel Interim Art Director
Art Direct - Direct, design and approve content being developed by various remote development studios throughout USA and Canada
Marketing - Hire and direct contract artists and teams for cut sequences and various marketing materials
Liaise with Tolkien Enterprises - Communicate and report to Tolkien Enterprises regarding brand and adherence to brand guidelines
Marketing - Hire and direct contract artists and teams for cut sequences and various marketing materials
Liaise with Tolkien Enterprises - Communicate and report to Tolkien Enterprises regarding brand and adherence to brand guidelines
January 2003
- March 2004
Culver City, California, United States
Education
Full Sail University
Digital Cinematography Bachelor of Science
I am currently attending Full Sail University Online, pursuing my Bachelor in Digital Cinematography. The four year degree is a 32 month program straight through. I will receive my degree in 2018. After that I plan on continuing at Full Sail where I will obtain my Masters Degree with the intent of eventually teaching at a college level.
August 2015
- Present
Orlando, Florida, United States
Fxphd
Advanced Special effects and Visual Effects Training
Completed the following training programs:
Directing
Lighting for Production
Cinema 4D training 1 & 2
Advanced VFX Animation and workflow
Advanced Audio skills for Film and TV
Advanced Cinema 4D techniques
Advanced Matte Painting Techniques
DSLR Cinematography
DSLR Scripted Cinematography
Directing
Lighting for Production
Cinema 4D training 1 & 2
Advanced VFX Animation and workflow
Advanced Audio skills for Film and TV
Advanced Cinema 4D techniques
Advanced Matte Painting Techniques
DSLR Cinematography
DSLR Scripted Cinematography
2013
- 2014
Duncan Poly Tech
Printing & Graphic Design Certification
Completed 1 year graphic design and offset printing course
1990
- 1991
California, United States
Duncan Polytechnical
ROP Fashion Merchandising
This was an ROP trade course that I participated in during my senior year in High School. It was half days, five days a week for one school year.
September 1985
- June 1986
Fresno, California, United States
McLane High School
High School Diploma
September 1983
- June 1986
Fresno, California, United States
Awards
American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards
Silver - Tachi Palace Fights (Spot-On Productions)
2011
WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival
Platinum Award - Best Indie Feature - Action Adventure (Finding Hope Now)
2011
Maranatha Christian Film Festival
Best Feature Film (Finding Hope Now)
2011
Redemptive Film Festival
Redemptive Storyteller Award - Feature Film (Finding Hope Now)
2011
American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards
Best Promotional Spot - Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino (Spot-On Productions)
2010
National Academy Of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS)
Emmy Nomination - Education/Schools - Program Special (KSEE 24)
2008
Skills
3D Studio Max,
Adobe After Effects,
Adobe Audition,
Adobe Creative Cloud,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Premiere,
Cinema 4D,
Element 3D,
Mac,
MS Office ,
PC,
ProTools,
Suite,