“If I don’t know how to do something, chances are I know a few people who do.”
Welcome to the world of captivating moving imagery, where creativity knows no bounds. From my humble beginnings crafting stop motion animations with Legos and G.I. Joe figures on VHS, my journey has been a testament to my unwavering passion for animation, visual effects, and cinematography.
With a solid foundation in Visual Effects and Motion Graphics from The Art Institute International Minnesota, my career took flight at Target Corporation, where I honed my skills in content creation for Channel Red, national meetings, and the iconic Corporate headquarters LED screen, a landmark of the Minneapolis skyline. The opportunity to build teams, manage render farms, and collaborate with local vendors fueled my ascent as a prominent artist in Minnesota's creative landscape.
Today, based in vibrant Minneapolis, I continue to push boundaries in my craft while indulging in my other creative pursuits, including photography, podcasting, mentoring, and immersive travel experiences. Whether I'm behind the lens capturing moments on ARRI ALEXA 35, RED, C300 MkII, or C70, my dedication to visual storytelling remains unwavering.
Join me as I delve into the endless possibilities of image creation devices, celebrating the beauty of motion and the art of storytelling one frame at a time.
Software
Cinema 4D, Redshift, Houdini, Realflow, Nuke, After Effects, Davinci Resolve, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Silverstack are just a few software packages I use daily.
Freelance SERVICES Breakdown
Pre-Production
Consultation
Concept Development
Pre-Visualization
Style Frames
Design
Storyboarding
Production
Director of Photography
Visual Effects Supervision
Assistant Camera Operator
Data Utility
Stop Motion Animation
Video Assist/Playback
Post Production
3D/2D Animation
Visual Effects
Compositing
Technical Direction
Post Production Supervision
Editing
IT - Network/Server + Backup
“Kyle has a wealth of knowledge and experience under his belt that allows him to jump headfirst into any project - it's easy to trust his intuition and direction. Animation, live-action, or 3D, he understands and is competent in many workflows and pipelines.
Whether it was needing his talent during crunch times at Periscope, or taking on larger projects that needed some extra manpower, I could rely on both his design sense and technical expertise to get the work done, and done well.
His reliable communication skills and easy-going attitude make him great to work with, and he brings a level of professionalism that makes a project easier to execute and manage. I look forward to his continued collaboration in the future.”
- Chris Denny
“Kyle brings an exceptional level of enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication to everything he works on. As my partner, I can always count on him to help me level-set expectations and provide information on technical details. Kyle has a thirst for what is new and cutting edge...he keeps me "cool."
- Michelle Lappin Day