David Hansen
VFX/Motion Design/Graphic Design
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
Resume
Education
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/ProducerArclight 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 DirectorAMTC
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 DesignerKaneva
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/DesignerDesign 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
2D Animation
3D Modeling & Animation
Paint & Roto
Creative & Other Skills
Graphic Design & Illustration
Screenwriting
Copy Writing
Communication
Attention to Detail
Software Skills
- After Effects
- Photoshop
- Cinema 4D
- Premiere
- Illustrator
- Mocha
- Lightwave 3D
- PF Track
- InDesign