Jerron Smith

Editor-Animator-Educator

Jerron Smith uses the working name “thepixelsmith” to denote a connection to the craftsmen of old. Though instead of metal or paint he works with a medium unique to the 20th century; the pixel. A multimedia guru and skilled designer Jerron Smith likes to describe himself as an animator, designer, & educator. He is a multi-faceted artist and video creator and has worked in a wide variety of different media. He has experience in both digital video/television production, and post production as well as extensive knowledge of the Web and Print Design industries.

Experience

Freelance Designer 1992—Present

Motion Graphics | Animation | Design | Production

• • Creates Motion Graphics using After Effects and 3D Applications for the Web, Multimedia, and Video Productions
• • Develops Front End Flash Multimedia content for institutional, industrial and editorial clients
• • Hires, Manages, and Evaluates Designers, Illustrators, Copywriters, Programmers, and other creative professionals on a contract basis

Trainer | Consultant 2004—Present

• American Graphics Institute 9|2004—PRESENT

• • Instruct courses in Multimedia Design Applications
• • Consult with clients to determine multimedia software and hardware needs

ONLC Training 12|2008—2014

• • Instruct courses in Multimedia Design Applications

• Berkeley Training 12|2008—2014

• • Instruct courses in Multimedia Design Applications

Design Educator 2000—Present

Adjunct Lecturer instructing course in Design Concepts, Computer Graphics, Video Production and Post Production

• New York City Collge of Technology 2011—PRESENT
• Fashion Institute of Technology 2008—PRESENT
• New York Institute of Technology 2004—PRESENT

Education

New York Institute of Techology

Master of Arts
Major: Communication Arts with a specilization in Computer Graphics

• Graduated with distinction

Queens College of the City University of New York

Bachelor of Arts
Major: Fine Arts with a minor in Education

The Fashion Institute of Technology

Associate of Applied Sciences

Major: Fine Arts

Professional Accomplishments

Publications & Video based training

2014—Author of After Effects CC Digital Classroom (John Wiley & Sons)

2014—Author of Premiere Pro CC Digital Classroom (John Wiley & Sons)

2012—Author of Premiere Pro CS6 Digital Classroom (John Wiley & Sons)

2012—Author of After Effects CS6 Digital Classroom (John Wiley & Sons)

2011—Author of Premiere Pro CS5 & 5.5 Digital Classroom (John Wiley & Sons)

2011—Author of After Effects CS5 Digital Classroom (John Wiley & Sons)

2009—Co-Author of Photoshop Elements 7 Digital Classroom (John Wiley & Sons)

2009 - Presenter for Total Training for Photoshop Elements 7

2009 - Presenter for Total Training for Premiere Elements 7

2008—Co-Author of Flash CS4 Digital Classroom (John Wiley & Sons)

2007—Co-Author of Dynamic Learning: Photoshop CS3 (O'Reilly)

2007—Co-Author of Dynamic Learning: Flash CS3 (O'Reilly)

2006—Co-Author of Premiere Elements 2.0Classroom in a Book (Adobe Press)

2006—Co-Author of Photoshop Elements 4.0 Classroom in a Book (Adobe Press)