ERIK BUTH
I am a Director with extensive hands-on experience in direction, design, animation and editing.
While working with leading design and animation studios, I directed the production of commercials, title sequences, film trailers and network promos for the world’s largest brands, agencies, and network clients. I’m able to effectively assess client needs, generate unique solutions and communicate objectives clearly with artists and producers. I am always pushing for innovative, fresh and surprising design solutions.
I have directed award winning 3d animated projects and 2d motion graphics pieces using many combinations of digital tools and traditional art techniques. I am also comfortable directing live action with extensive green-screen, set and location shoot experience across the country and around the world.
Skilled in building a following on social media, I post regular animated content to a combined audience of 130k fans on the internet. Highlights include on-line exhibitions, article features, internet cultural moments and a successfully funded Kickstarter campaign. My webstore has shipped orders to customers all over the world.
RESUME
Creative Director / Director
Freelance, Los Angeles CA August 2013 - Current
• Freelance Creative Director for various studios and agencies, including Brand New School, 72 and Sunny, Los York and Not to Scale.
• Led various projects from concept stage thru final delivery, including 2d motion graphics, 3d stylized and photo real projects and live action shoots.
Creative Director / Director
Blind Inc, Santa Monica CA June 2006 - July 2013
• Creative Director for various live action, 3d animation and motion graphics projects for advertising, film and television
• Managed all creative aspects of projects from concept and design through production to delivery
• Recruited talent, assembled teams of designers, animators and artists
• Responsible for creating and presenting pitch materials, storyboards and written briefs to clients
• Clients include American Airlines, Pringles, Chilli’s, First National Bank, Russell, AT&T, Microsoft, Verizon and more
Editor / Art Director
Blind Inc, Santa Monica CA January 2001 - June 2006
• Editor, Designer and Art Director for many advertising, film and television projects.
• Designed title sequences for television shows, including How I Met Your Mother, Watching Elle and Commando Nanny
• Created network promos for Fuse, SpikeTV and more
Editor, Designer and Animator
Freelance, Los Angeles CA July 1997 - January 2001
• Freelance editor, designer and animator for various clients including RealTV, The Food Network, The History Channel, Lifetime Network
Editor
yU+co, Hollywood CA May 1998 - September 1999
• Freelance Editor for feature film main title sequences including Enemy of the State, The Thomas Crown Affair and Lost Souls
• Edited spots for Intel, HBO, Showtime and film trailer for Dolby Digital
Editor / Producer
Creative West, Hollywood CA April 1996 - July 1997
• Produced trailers, sales promos, television spots and EPK's for feature films.
• Created budgets and client quotes for all projects.
• Scheduled and supervised narration, video on-line and audio mix sessions.
• Edited trailers and spots on Avid editing systems.
• Designed and animated titles for trailers and promos.
Post Production Supervisor / Assistant Editor
Creative Partnership, Hollywood CA September 1994 - April 1996
• Assisted producers and editors to create trailers, promos, and tv ads for feature films.
• Participated in entire process from creative meetings through final delivery.