Film Industry Graphic Designer

Q. Describe the most common types of jobs you do for your clients.

A. DVD Box Insert/Wrap
Movie Posters
DVD Disc Label
Actor and Model Photo Retouching
Film Promotional Press Kits (EPK)

Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A. Know what it is you need to have the graphic designer to do and to research for the correct graphic designer to hire.

Most to all clients "assume' that all graphic designers do everything in the terms of graphic arts. When in actuality, the really good graphic designers specialize in a specific area of graphic arts, like me.

Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?

A. The Graphic Arts industry is the second largest industry in the world and it's a creative relationship between the client and the artist who discuss each person's role and responsibilities in the design process, such as the terms and conditions for the client when approving the designer's submission of his or her artwork.

Q. What important information should buyers have thought through before seeking you out?

A. You (the client) should be very clear on your exact needs and understand that not every graphic designer handles your design needs at the quality level you want.

The service I provide is a Film Industry Graphic Designer Professional who SPECIALIZES in Designing Movie Posters DVD packaging which includes the DVD labels and Photo Retouching for models (male/female) and Actor Head shots, Electronic Press Kit (EPK). If you need any other design work then I can recommend someone or help point you in the right direction.

Overall, just know what your EXACT design needs are to help yourself find the right designer.

Q. What do you like most about your job?

A. Seeing my Clients happy with my work and seeing them earn income from my design work plus return to me for future design projects.

Q. What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A. How can you create something that will bring me plenty of attention to my work?

My answer :
I listen very closely to your needs and your thoughts on what you would like my design to look like and how much of an impact you want it to make.

Q. Do you have a favorite story from your work?

A. During a period of being "down and out" I posted an ad on craigslist for free photo retouching and ended up be hired by a former Ms. America
who paid me a small amount for understanding my broke situation. Since then her and I became good friends and she continues to use my service over and over again. Working for a former Ms. America (2007-2008) gave me a very deep sense of pride, not only for her believing in me however for my love of America. She is a remarkable human being and I am very proud to have her as my friend.

Q. What do you wish customers knew about you or your profession?

A. I wish they knew how devoted I am to being the best graphic designer they hire.

Q. How did you decide to get in your line of work?

A. Since I was 8 years old I have been a creative person, from illustrations, photography and now graphic design. It was a natural decision to make.

Q. Tell us about a recent job you did that you are particularly proud of.

A. I designed a complete film package for a great movie by a wonderful film maker :
Client: Jennifer Bogush
Writer, Actress, Producer
http://www.triothemovie.com/

Q. Do you do any sort of continuing education to stay up on the latest developments in your field?

A. I'm Always learning and evolving with my design field.

Q. What are the latest developments in your field? Are there any exciting things coming in the next few years or decade that will change your line of business?

A. As the film industry grows, so do I....

Q. Describe your most recent project, what it involved, how much it cost, and how long it took.

A. There are two most recent design projects that deserve equal praise. The first one, titled "Tree" was for the film maker Eric La Barr who needed me to design a postcard to promote his film project and attract investors at the 2011Sundance film festival. Which, was a complete rush design that needed to be finalized in time for the festival. Once all was completed, Eric was more than happy with my incredible work ethic and how devoted I was to his project. In the end, this design helped him raise $50,000 to make his film.
The second design, was for Mike Acosta - a film student at UCLA. His film project is titled " The Poker Kid" and just like the design for Eric La Barr, it pushed me to create a design that became far more better than my OWN exceptions. Just look at those two designs and compare them to the others in my portfolio and you'll see as I see, a progressive growth in my range and style.

Q. If you have a complicated pricing system for your service, please give all the details here.

A. My hourly rate, if you choose to select it, only applies to you needing me to work at your location.

Q. If you were advising someone who wanted to get into your profession, what would you suggest?

A. To Absolutely Love what you do and to persevere through the hard times.

Q. Write your own question and answer it.

A. What separates you from other graphic designers out there?

Answer : I specialize in Film Industry Graphic Design which involves Movie Posters DVD packaging which includes the DVD label. I can also design postcards, business cards, letterheads, logos and Photo Retouching for models (male/female) and Actor Head shots, Electronic Press Kit (EPK) and more....