Christian Switzer - Portfolio
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Sizzle Reel
• During the project’s development, I received instructions to create a 30-second promotional video using only the audio track and outdoor concert video clips. I conceptualized the animation, photographed, and enhanced the product, resulting in substantial cost savings for the network by avoiding expensive photo studio fees.
• I created a Red Lobster promo for the Food Network that I am truly proud of. Despite the brief duration, it effectively conveys its message in a concise and impactful manner.
• As a member of an elite graphics team at the Fuse Network, I contributed to creating the opening and animated visuals for the “First of All” interview series. My personal highlight was the crowd animation seamlessly integrated into the interviews—it truly captures attention.
• Upon receiving a request directly from the Fuse Creative Director, I was tasked with designing a fall-themed Fuse logo. The challenge was to incorporate bold, vibrant leaves—not the delicate kind, but big, colorful ones—while ensuring they fit seamlessly within the logo.
• I crafted a brief intro for Food Network’s digital show titled “Kids and Candy.” The producers sought something fast-paced and flavorful, and I believe we hit the mark. I relished the chance to be the go-to person when a 10-second opening was required for Food Network’s digital programs. The energetic and action-packed Kids & Candy intro stands out as one of my favorites. Not only did I complete it within the deadline, but I also managed to stay under budget.
Another program for the Food Network’s digital channel that needed a 10 second open was the ‘Cheesiest Show Ever.’ This open went from concept to completion in half the time it usually took to build. This was another project brought in on time and under budget.
Some serious rotoscoping was in order when a client wanted the show’s logo on the monitor screen and couldn’t re-shoot the scene with the cats. I was able to display the logo and rotoscope where the cat steps in the way which saved the client the added expense of the re-shoot. Because it worked so well, the process had to be performed on the other ten individual episode opens that season saving the client the additional re-shooting expense.
One of my clients, Independence Plaza at Tribeca requested a promotional video showing the benefits of living in downtown NYC. It was quite a break from the typography work I was doing at the time and a glimpse as to what I would be doing in the future.
The producers wanted to upload this recipe to their digital program, but they did not have an audio track for the procedure. So it was up to me to add the text instructions throughout the duration of the video.
Websites & Specsites
Digital
Photo Retouching
