Kitses

Motion graphics and show opens

  • After Effects
  • Premiere
  • Blender
  • Cinema 4D
  • Photoshop
  • Audition

Motion graphics and title graphics for online, OTT, and TV, with examples from celebrity news, fitness, tabloid journalism, podcasting, and documentary.

Motion Graphics Reel

A quick review of my motion graphics work.
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OK! At Home show open

I designed the logo for this show, and animated it in 3D. I also designed the lower third, which is viewable about 15 seconds into the clip.
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RADAR Online

Front and end bumpers as well as lower third design and type direction for a regular exclusive feature.
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Olympia 2020 PPV show open

Opening of the pay-per-view broadcast of the 2020 Mr. Olympia competition. I redesigned the Olympia logo, animated it in 3D, and edited the footage and music.

I also designed the OTT website for Olympia Productions, where this was streamed.
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What Making a Murderer Missed show open

Intro titles for investigative celebrity journalism, created in After Effects.
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Olympia Countdown show open

Titles for a podcast covering news leading up to the Olympia Fitness and Performance Weekend.
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Rebel Rossa end titles

Titles for a documentary about an Irish revolutionary leader. I designed the logo and modeled and animated it in Cinema 4D. I developed the text and image overlay treatment used in the following credits and at within the film too, as well as designing the DVD packaging.
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Fit Pregnancy

Bumpers and lower thirds for the online extension of Fit Pregnancy magazine.
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About John Kitses

I’m a multidimensional, highly adaptive art director and designer working in motion graphics, digital, and print. After Effects, Cinema 4D, Blender, Photoshop, and Premiere are my specialties. I have a holistic understanding of branding and promotions, from ideation and design to execution and delivery. I’ve also built and managed creative studio teams and know how to extend solutions to meet goals. Download my resume, or learn more here.

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John was the go-to resource to not only navigate the design department but the company as a whole… John was a swiss army knife when it came to all things design related.
Kevin FalatkoSenior Director, Experiential & Tentpole Events at Paramount
John was the first person that hired me when I moved to New York City, as a fresh graduate... He allowed me to grow a lot professionally as he guided me throughout the process... Thank you John! Thank you for seeing the potential in me.
Cat LoUX Designer at Amazon
I am always blown away by his work & dedication to each project… John has a unique ability to really hear the client and deliver work that exceeds expectations.
Caroline AbbaManaging Partner at AnCare Holdings
John was an extremely talented, patient, full of laughs and beyond helpful Art Director. He was the perfect person to watch over me as I started my first job out of college and following through to the end of my tenure at Playboy.
Chase FarnumDesign Director at Halo Media LLC
What makes John unique is his desire to bring something fresh and new to any assignment. He presents options in terms of creative messaging, overall look & feel and also balance to any material he contributes to.… Equally impressive is how he credits his team… the mark of an outstanding manager.
Michael NagleGM of Streaming, USA Today News & USA Today Sports
John has the unique ability to take your small, sometimes not fully thought-out concepts and translate them into compelling, beautifully crafted stories. He is also one of the most personable and easy-going colleagues I have ever worked with.
Lisa Kolodny JohnsonFormer SVP Marketing Ro, Fractional CMO

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