David Hansen

About Me

I am the owner and producer of Arclight Studios, a company specializing in visual FX for film, TV and video. I have over 25 years experience as a Graphic Designer and Film/Video Producer, Writer, and Animator. Proficient in illustration and layout for web and print. Focused on finding the story within the work, whatever the job, whatever the discipline. I work either as a one-man show, writing, producing, and editing, or within a team environment in a variety of skill sets. I have produced and directed both narrative and corporate videos, working from concept through final delivery, designing animation and FX. Experienced videographer, professional screenwriter.

Arclight Studios specializes in VFX and Motion Design for a variety of disciplines and formats.

  • Residence USA
  • Address Canton, GA
  • e-mail dave at dbhansen dot com

What I Do

VFX

I specialize in visual effects development, production and design for film, television and video. I have decades of experiences in creating things you're not supposed to notice (a beautiful sky when there was none) to things you are supposed to notice (a devastating tornado) and everything in between. From green screen work to 3D modeling and animation, VFX is where the magic happens.

Motion Design

I create animations and moving graphics in 2D and 3D for numerous applications: title sequences, explainer videos, character and logo animations, 3D visualizations and more. I can take your less than inspiring information and make it exciting with motion.

Screenwriting

By no means secondary to my other skills, story is where my true passion lies. In fact, it is story that drives my other work. I have been formally trained as a screenwriter, but I've also spent many hard years refining my craft behind a keyboard. I have two produced feature films under my belt, as well as a shelf full of other scripts. Find me on the IMDB.

You Name It

I have an assortment of other creative disciplines that have come along for the ride. Traditional design & illustration, copy writing, concepting, video production, directing, editing, post-production and so on. What's your story? More than likely I've got a skill to help tell it.

Resume

Education

Wright State University Dayton, OH

B.F.A. Motion Picture Production

WSU is a top-recognized film school in the Midwest, alma mater to Academy Award-winning graduate Hannah Beachler (Black Panther), Academy Award-winning producer Julia Reichert (American Factory) and is home to the Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures.

Experience

2000 - Current
Owner/Producer

Arclight Studios

I manage an independent production company that specializes in VFX, post-production and motion/graphic design. I help take the wild imaginations of filmmakers and turn them into visual realities. I elevate the production values of smaller budget projects by providing high quality visual effects, be it feature films, television, music or promotional videos. I build compelling title sequences, motion graphics, animations and designs for web and print. More info at arclightstudios.com

2009 - 2017
Creative Director

AMTC

ATMC searched for talented people of faith, trained them and introduced them to the entertainment industry's top agents. As Creative Director I maintained the company brand and communicated our core messaging. I oversaw and produced all marketing and design materials in web, print and video. I elevated our public image on multiple fronts via billboard layouts, bi-annual programs and websites. I managed event videos and produced and edited promotional videos and TV commercials.

2008-2009
Interactive Designer

Kaneva

Kaneva was a 3D social networking, metaverse precursor. As interactive designer I helped create new interface components of both the 2D and 3D architecture, eventually serving as lead interactive designer. I moved to standardize design components across the website and unify the Kaneva brand. I produced promotional videos and designed marketing materials.

2005-2008
Co-Owner/Designer

Design District

I started Design District with another designer and web developer to meet the marketing needs of small and medium sized business and organizations. As lead designer I took client concepts and turned them into web sites, illustrations, branding and logos. I helped build a client’s ideal messaging via promotional videos, providing custom animations, motion graphics and editing.

VFX & Motion Design Skills

Compositing

95%

2D Animation

90%

3D Modeling & Animation

75%

Paint & Roto

95%

Creative & Other Skills

Graphic Design & Illustration

95%

Screenwriting

95%

Copy Writing

100%

Communication

90%

Attention to Detail

95%

Software Skills

  • After Effects
  • Photoshop
  • Cinema 4D
  • Premiere
  • Illustrator
  • Mocha
  • Lightwave 3D
  • PF Track
  • InDesign

Portfolio

VFX Reel

VFX Demo Reel

Videos
VFX Reel

Animation and Mograph Reel

Videos
Furious 8 Months

Furious 8 Months

Videos
The Reliant VFX

The Reliant VFX Reel

Videos
VFX Demo Reel

VFX Demo Reel

Videos
VFX Reel

Ed Venture - Character Animation

Videos
Graphic Design

The Movie Whisperer

Mockups
Graphic Design

Movie Poster Design

Mockups
Illustration

Illustration

Mockups
Print

Print Design

Mockups
Web

Digital Design

Mockups
Logos

Logo Design

Mockups

Contact

Atlanta Area

dave at dbhansen dot com

Freelance Available