Andor Merks
flash designer & developer
Clapton Square 24. E5 8HP
andor.merks@gmail.com
http://webremixer.com/
07 541 343 104
I am a hybrid flash designer/developer.
I can handle flash based projects from design to development working
independently or part of a team. I am design focused and skilled to realize
projects needing extensive coding. I can solve all the motion graphics /
programing challenges from dynamic cont ent to interactive animations.
My special field is code driven graphic effects (3D,video,SFX).
If you want to push the flash -design to it's limits and keep the coding strict
and performance efficient, hire Me!
flash web sites / banners / micro sites / mi ni-games
1997 - webdesigner (HTML,javascript,Java)
2001 - Flash designer and developer (AS1)
2004 - XML, PHP, MYSQL with Flash
2005 - uses ActionScript2 (AS2)
2007 - uses AS3
2009 – Facebook applications
8 years experience in Flash AS1,AS2,AS3
2010. project leader – Cafe 1001 – Art Teleport http://artteleport.com
Art Teleport is a cutting edge interactive platform utilising the new features of the Flash
Player 9 & 10. My role was to create the design concept, and plan the OOP structure for
the AS3 game-engine and graphic effects. Cafe 1001 is an important club/pub and event
space of the East London art scene. In a tight cooperation with their management we want
to create a cutting edge online platform to engage their customers in the cyber-space too.
Give them freedom to interact, and express themselfs through our game.
2009-2010. flash animator for Lamb CMC http://lambinthecity.com
My role was to create state of the art flash animations from storyboards. We worked for
many clients producing flash intros/banners/animations. Our goal was to catch the
spectators attention, but keep the style minimal and cool. We also refurbished the Lamb
website, creating interactive case studies about the finished projects.
2003-present. freelance w ebdesigner/developer (self employed)
In my freelance projects I work mostly for clients from the entertainment
business. I have a special experience in stunning graphics effect, interacti ve
design so I can fulfill their desire to get something beyond the recent
standards: web pages with video clip like trendy style.
2007-2008. developer for Alive Interiors http://psyship.com/alive
At Alive Interiors we used Flash for projected video installations. My role
was to design and code special graphic effects which responded to user
interaction. Besides using these for interior design I also deployed the
interactive animations for the web.
2005-2008. research leader at Ps yShip.Com new media lab
PsyShip.Com is dedicated to media technology research. Based on our
coding, motion graphics experiments we pushed Flash to its limits to deliver
creative, not -seen-before experience. My role was to develop interactive
graphics synchronised with music and connected with MySQL databases.
Later on I designed and coded a real time mixing environment for these (swf
assets, flv videos).
Experience, Skills & Knowledge:
Facebook applications – including flash content
multimedia Flash animation/3D/video/sound
timeline based motion graphics (tweening, keyframes)
integrating audio/video/3D objects
creative use of new features: blending, filters
flv streaming / playback control
interac tive Flash adverts/games/banners
interactive design / creative solutions
ActionScript3 OOP for game programming
special graphics effect development
realtime audio
dynamic Flash / data visualisation
flash + MySQL + XML + PHP
flash + Javascript
script driven visualisation
general w eb-technology
HTML, XHTML, CSS, javascript
PHP, MYSQL, XML
Flash AS2, AS3 OOP
C++, Java
graphics / audio softw ares
Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver
Premier, AfterEffects, SoundForge, Cubase
Swift 3D, Maya, Blender
flash technology research
creative usage of the new features of Flash9 – Falsh10 (blending, filters... )
code driven graphics effects
flash + gamepad (XBox/PS3)
new ways of user interaction
realtime sounds / sound visualisation
integrating videos for design purposes / .flv looping
Personality
Strong work ethic, technologically proactive and enthusiastic + a real team player.
Ability to work independently to tight deadlines. Demonstrated creativity and
creative problem solving. W ell developed communication skills.
My desire from the beginnings to push the Flash technology to its limits. In
my preceding positions I could fulfill my passion. Now I'm waiting for my
next challenge!
Contact Me, if You need a passionate, cutting edge “flash” power!
What I'm looking for
Preferred sectors: Entertainment/Gaming/Advertisement
Where I can use my creative skills, special knowledge.
As a designer/developer release cutting edge projects
that pushes the Flash technology to its limits:
in style, interaction and coding too.
REFERENCES, WORK SAMPLES
up-to-date list of projects at
http://webremixer.com/webdesign
projects from the last 3 month
Art Teleport
http://artteleport.com
VJ Yoursel f !
http://vjyourself.com
Mini Game Marketing
http://minigamemarketing.co.uk
Active Mandala – Facebook application
http://apps.facebook.com/activemandala