Tyler Oliver is a Senior Motion Designer based in the Greater Boston area. With over 18 years experience in the commercial arts industry, he brings ideas to life through computer-generated motion graphics, design principles, and filmic techniques. He provides motion design services for marketing initiatives focused on Information Technology products. His work often appears in digital campaigns, digital signage, live events, and social media. Clients & stakeholders have included: Dell Technologies, Dell EMC, Compellent, and EqualLogic.
Specialization:
2D & 3D motion graphics, 2.5D parallax motion, kinetic typography, particle simulation FX, keyframe animation, non-linear video editing, overlay graphics, titles & transitions, time remapping, photo compositing, color correction, track matte effects, sound effects, audio editing, video encoding & optimization, broadcast GFX package development & custom After Effects templates. Proficient in GenAI tools and AI-integrated workflows for use in filmmaking and video advertising.
Core Competencies:
An extensive background in the discipline of Motion Design, an eye for aesthetics, a strong sense of timing, an equal balance of technical & creative aptitude, a keen understanding of shot composition & visual storytelling, refined skills in sequential art, knowledge of cinematic techniques, a firm grasp of color theory, fluent in node-based architectures & procedural logic, extreme attention to detail, an unwavering passion to learn, in-depth knowledge of workflow & process, a desire to help creatives realize their vision through specialized consulting & motion design production guidance.
Primary Tools:
After Effects, Cinema 4D, Octane Render, X-Particles, Trapcode, Photoshop, Illustrator, Media Encoder, in addition to an ever-expanding assortment of specialized plugins.
GenAI Tools:
Various pilot programs & creative explorations have utilized Google Vertex (Imagen, Veo, etc.), Midjourney, Dream Machine, Runway, Firefly, ElevenLabs.
Programming Languages:
Ability to use scripts & expressions in After Effects to automate complex motion & data-driven animation.
Education:
• BA Degree in Graphic Design.
• AS Degree in Digital Media.
• Certification in AI Filmmaking.
Experience:
• 2021-present: Senior Motion Designer.
• 2020-2021: Motion Designer / FX Artist.
• 2016-2020: Motion Designer.
• 2014-2016: Multimedia Editor / Motion GFX Artist.
• 2013-2014: Digital Designer / Flash Animator.
• 2010-2013: Multimedia Designer.
• 2008-2010: Interactive Media Designer.
• 2007-2008: Digital Design Lead / Flash Designer.
• 2005-2007: Web Designer / Jr. Digital Designer.
• 2003-2005: Multimedia Artist / Graphic Designer.
Specialization:
2D & 3D motion graphics, 2.5D parallax motion, kinetic typography, particle simulation FX, keyframe animation, non-linear video editing, overlay graphics, titles & transitions, time remapping, photo compositing, color correction, track matte effects, sound effects, audio editing, video encoding & optimization, broadcast GFX package development & custom After Effects templates. Proficient in GenAI tools and AI-integrated workflows for use in filmmaking and video advertising.
Core Competencies:
An extensive background in the discipline of Motion Design, an eye for aesthetics, a strong sense of timing, an equal balance of technical & creative aptitude, a keen understanding of shot composition & visual storytelling, refined skills in sequential art, knowledge of cinematic techniques, a firm grasp of color theory, fluent in node-based architectures & procedural logic, extreme attention to detail, an unwavering passion to learn, in-depth knowledge of workflow & process, a desire to help creatives realize their vision through specialized consulting & motion design production guidance.
Primary Tools:
After Effects, Cinema 4D, Octane Render, X-Particles, Trapcode, Photoshop, Illustrator, Media Encoder, in addition to an ever-expanding assortment of specialized plugins.
GenAI Tools:
Various pilot programs & creative explorations have utilized Google Vertex (Imagen, Veo, etc.), Midjourney, Dream Machine, Runway, Firefly, ElevenLabs.
Programming Languages:
Ability to use scripts & expressions in After Effects to automate complex motion & data-driven animation.
Education:
• BA Degree in Graphic Design.
• AS Degree in Digital Media.
• Certification in AI Filmmaking.
Experience:
• 2021-present: Senior Motion Designer.
• 2020-2021: Motion Designer / FX Artist.
• 2016-2020: Motion Designer.
• 2014-2016: Multimedia Editor / Motion GFX Artist.
• 2013-2014: Digital Designer / Flash Animator.
• 2010-2013: Multimedia Designer.
• 2008-2010: Interactive Media Designer.
• 2007-2008: Digital Design Lead / Flash Designer.
• 2005-2007: Web Designer / Jr. Digital Designer.
• 2003-2005: Multimedia Artist / Graphic Designer.