ABOUT ME
Make good images. Tell good stories.
I'm Brian-Marc Whittaker, a versatile storyteller who creates engaging visual content for streaming, social, digital, and e-learning platforms.
I provide high-quality craftsmanship and artistic sensibilities to enhance the visual impact of productions and learning experiences.
Proficient in visual design, photography, video production, and post-production processes and equipment with a strong focus on workflow creation, media management, and audience-driven strategies.
Proven track record in designing learning experiences in digital media, fostering creativity and technical proficiency to solve real-world problems. Adept at simplifying complex information into compelling visual stories, consistently delivering high-quality, on-brand video content on time and within budget.
I'm always eager to collaborate and take on new projects. If you're interested in working with me or learning more, please contact me. Thank you for visiting!
HOW I CAN ADD VALUE TO YOUR PROJECT
Visual design
Video production
Learning experience design
Storyboarding for e-learning and animation
E-learning and design science and theory
Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, and PowerPoint
Software simulation, scenario-based experiences
Storytelling and screenwriting
Photography
Traditional and digital illustration
Animation editing and assistant editing
Color grading, technical color management, and creative color theory
Storyboard Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator
Avid Media Composer, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects
Final Draft, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, InDesign
Workflow/process creation and documentation
Media/asset management, transcoding into offline and online codecs
Syncing and grouping (Multicam)
VFX shot tracking, organizing, and versioning assets
Turnovers and round-tripping between multiple non-linear editor programs
Exporting to various codecs and delivery specifications
Remote collaboration
Exporting markers lists and timeline clip notes as spreadsheets and PDFs
CREDITS
Editor & Producer
Incentive for the Incentive
Editor & Assistant Editor
The College Tour - Unscripted Streaming Series - Amazon Prime Video
“Columbia College Chicago” and “Florida International University” episodes
Storyboard Artist & Animatic Editor
Playtime - Thesis Film - Animation (short)
Storyboard Artist, Editor, & Assistant Editor
Knight Party - 2D/CG Animation (short)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Instructional Designer and Video Editor
Whittaker Media Productions
Digital Media Professor
Valencia College - School of Arts, Entertainment, and Design
Storytelling, Video Editing, and Video Production
Video Editor
Edit Episodes for The College Tour - Streaming TV Series
Collaborative Adobe Premiere Productions environment for shared projects
Create A-Roll and B-Roll Stringouts
Edit A-Roll Assembly
Make B-Roll Selects Reels
Flattening/Prepping Timeline for Colorist
Color Grading
Lower Thirds Graphics
QC Review Episodes for Delivery to Amazon
LTO Archiving and Restoration
Shadowed on Pro Tools sound mix session
Temp VO
Visual Arts Instructor – Advanced Placement Art and Design
Orange County Public Schools
Provides students with a discipline-based visual arts education in Drawing and Visual Development
Sponsor the Animation Club and supports students in practicing the principles of animation and storytelling.
Sponsor the National Art Honor Society and supports students in doing community art activities.
AP Art and Design
Drawing 1 & 2
Painting 1 & 2
EDUCATION + TRAINING
Savannah College of Art and Design | Savannah, GA
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) Candidate in Animation
Visual Development and Storyboarding thesis under development.
The Animation Network | Los Angeles, CA
Storyboard Lectures with Kris Wimberly
Ringling College of Art and Design | Sarasota, FL
Continuing Studies – Traditional Figure Drawing Workshop with Glenn Vilppu
Valencia College | Orlando, FL
Technical Certificate (T.C.) in Digital Media – Video Editing and Post Production
University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Art Education
Crealdé School of the Arts | Winter Park, FL
Advanced Portrait Painting
