Slaven Istuk

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I started as a video editor working on news, music videos, documentaries and short films. Over time, I broadened my interest toward motion graphics and compositing.

About

I started as a video editor working on news, music videos, documentaries and short films. Over time, I broadened my interest toward motion graphics and compositing.

I have built expertise in software like Final Cut Pro, Premiere, The Foundry Nuke, After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator. I am versatile, flexible and able to fit into any pipeline.

  • 20 years' experience
  • Joined July 2017

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet
  • Other

Work experience· 8 roles

Motion Designer · PETROL AdvertisingAug 2018 – Sep 2025 · 7 yrs 2 mos

Translating high-level design concepts from clients into effective video solutions using motion graphics and animation; Motion design of title cards and end-slates for game trailers and other promotional videos; Key art motion design; Creation of loop-able animations or cinema-graphs; Motion design of promotional videos and banners; Optimization for use on different social platforms like Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, IMDB.

Independent contractor / Freelancer · Self-employed / FreelanceJan 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 11 mos

Contractor on various motion graphics tasks for Petrol Advertising Agency; produced motion graphics shots for the documentary Ota Benga; editor and color grader for BEG; video production consultant and motion graphics artist for BuiltLean; editor, motion graphics, and compositing artist for Prime Time film and video production.

Head of Digital Compositing · Prime TimeSep 2015 – Sep 2025 · 10 yrs 1 mo

Lead compositor in compositing department. Created pipeline for compositing department, assigning tasks among the team and ensuring timely completion. Motion tracking, rotoscoping, keying, live footage & 3D integration, set extensions, camera projections, relighting, VFX. Extensive experience with Mental Ray, VRay and Arnold passes. On-set supervision and collaboration with Director of Photography and his crew to save time in post-production.

Video Post-production Specialist · FreelancerSep 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 3 mos
Head of Compositing · Tindili – 3D animated TV series for childrenJan 2009 – Dec 2015 · 7 yrs
Editor, Motion graphics & Compositing artist · Concept MediaJan 2009 – Sep 2025 · 16 yrs 9 mos
Editor; Motion graphics · UNIQA TVCJan 2007 – Dec 2009 · 3 yrs
Audio/Video Editor · TV VisokoApr 2006 – Sep 2025 · 19 yrs 6 mos

Education· 6

German language for foreigners · Studiengemeinschaft Darmstadt GmbH2030 – 2025
German language for foreigners · Studiengemeinschaft Darmstadt GmbH2030 – 2025
German language course · Internationale Sprachschule “Bachschule Frankfurt am Main”2030 – 2025
Nuke 3D compositing workshop · CG Society workshop2012 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 5

German language for foreigners2030 – 2025
CG Society workshop: Nuke 3D compositing2030 – 2025
Network Manager2030 – 2025
Nuke 3D compositing workshop2030 – 2025

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