Red Ray Sound needed an effective and visually stimulating logo to match their audio production excellence. I designed and animated a sophisticated logo with an abstract waveform element.
The Citadel Defense Animation.
The Citadel football program needed to update their In-Game Jumbotron crowd activation graphics. This animation was designed to get the crowd going when the defense was on the field. See animation in 'My Work' section below..
Brad Graber Demo Reel
Animation
All modeling, animation, rendering, and 90% of design created by me using Maya, After Effects, Photoshop, etc., etc.
'Advent Health Finding Nemo Scene'
Animation
Photoshop files were provided. I separated the layers in Z space, and animated the camera moving through the environment as well as the fish, water caustics, and everything else.
'Michele Rigby Assad Keynote Speaker'
Introduction Video
This is an introduction video played before Michele takes the stage. Edited in After Effects, every shot was enhanced in Photoshop or After Effects.
'Dr. Strange Academy Alien Vine'
3D/2D Animation
This was created for the Dr. Strange Academy stage show aboard the Disney Dream. All modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation created using Maya and After Effects.
'Champions Will Rise'
Promo Design
Designed and animated in After Effects for The Golf Chanel season kickoff campaign.
'C3 Wireless'
Sizzle Animation
C3 Wireless needed a sizzle reel style video to briefly explain their services and capabilities to potential clients. I produced a 1-minute animation created entirely in After Effects.
'Citadel Defense'
Jumbotron Design & Animation
The Citadel needed to stir up intesnity with the fans with this, and other Jumbotron animations. Used Maya and After Effects.
'Dr. Strange Academy Interdimensional Amoeba'
3D/2D Animation
This was created for the Dr. Strange Academy stage show aboard the Disney Dream. All modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation created using Maya and After Effects.
'3D Living Art Experience'
Logo Design & Animation
Designed and animated in After Effects for The 3DLA
'Armed Forces Trivia Show Open'
Show Package Design & Animation
Designed and animated show package using Maya, After Effects, and Photoshop
Red Ray Sound Logo
Logo Design
Red Ray Sound needed a compelling visual to match their audio production excellence.
Vision Auto Logo
Logo Design
Vision Motor Company was looking for a clean, fresh look for their line of 'Green' cars and trucks. They recieved a choice of elegant and poweful designs.
Zach Williams
Promotional Poster
Before and after comparison of photo transition to promotional poster. This poster was converted into many formats for billboards and social media.
Kiesel CT624
3D Guitar Build
3D visualization of my custom Kiesel CT624. Modeled and rendered in Maya.
EDJ Brochure
Brochure design
Design for promotion of the EDJ TV show.
I.T. Architects Logo
Logo Design
Lauren Graber Soprano
Photography/Image Design
Image design for Lauren Graber's website.
Golf Channel Academy Logo
Logo Design
My submission for a re-brand of the Golf Channel Academy show.
Vic
T-Shirt Design
A T-shirt desing in memorium of my good friend Vic.
Groundswell
Logo Design
Crossroads
Young Adults Logo
IMPACT
Logo Design
Christmas at the Riverfront
Christmas concert Logo
Logo used in posters and TV for promotion of Christmas orchestra concert at the Cocoa Village Amphitheater.
Lauren Graber Website
Website Design
Website designed for Soprano Lauren Graber.
Mahindra Trucks
Canopy Visualization
Visualization of concept canopy for Mahindra pickups. Modeled and rendered in Maya.
Carvin Koa DC-135
3D Rendering
A 3D replica of my Carvin guitar. Modeled and rendered in Maya.
CJ's Cocoa Cabana
Menu Design
Menu design concept for CJ's Cocoa Cabana.
Cocoa Beach Pier
Photography
Early morning just south of the Cocoa Beach Pier.
Afternoon Clouds
Photography
Afternoon Clouds at Cocoa Beach.
Cocoa Beach Sunrise
Photography
Beautiful sunrise at Cocoa Beach.
July 4th Morning
Photography
Amazing clouds on July 4th at Cocoa Beach.
Boardwalk Scene
Photography
The boardwalk next door.
Mandolin Beach Bench
Photography
My mandolin on the beach bench.
Ocean Storm
Photography
Serene Storm over the ocean.
Pier American Flag
Photography
Beautiful sunrise at the Cocoa Beach Pier.
Pier Pink Sky
Photography
Early evening colors at Cocoa Beach.
Beach Wide Shot
Photography
After storm beauty.
Brad Graber Design
I always loved to draw. I grew up drawing comic book heroes with pencil and paper from my earliest days until I was in college. I studied TV Production and minored in art at Oklahoma Baptist University (TV Production Mecca, in case you haven’t heard). Just before graduation, the university bought a NewTek Video Toaster. I was hooked, and immediately knew that pixels would be in my future.
After working for small post production house in Tulsa, I moved to Northern Virginia, where I began working on an SGI with Alias PowerAnimator (v.4). After a year of working with clients such as The Discovery Channel, Fannie Mae, The US Army, etc. I left for the warmer waters of Florida. I landed at the Golf Channel, where I was impressed with their use of motion capture and high end equipment. I was also impressed that they were willing to pay me to make cool on-air graphics.
During the past 24 years, I have freelanced for multiple companies working on a wide range of 3D/2D projects. See my demo reel and still samples above (if you haven't already).
I currently reside with my family in the Central Florida area, just minutes from the beach.
When I’m not surfing or skateboarding with my kids, I’m jamming on my electric guitars. Life is good!
What I Do
I love to create, enhance, bring to life, inform, entertain, and to elighten. Whether through graphics, photography, video, or music, I love making something out of nothing.
Branding
Distinguishing your product, service, or concept so that it can be easily recognized and trusted.
Design
Communicating visually and solving problems through the use of type, space, image and color.
Animation
Bringing your ideas to life through motion
Rocket Science
I don't really do this, but sometimes I like to think that I do.