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.…

Slaven Istuk

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.…

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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.

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.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent

Work Experience

Motion Designer at PETROL Advertising
August 1, 2018 - September 30, 2025
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 at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2016 - Present
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 at Prime Time
September 1, 2015 - September 30, 2025
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 at Freelancer
September 1, 2015 - Present
Helping clients from different companies and marketing agencies turn their video and graphic content into professional, polished videos for different media channels; Video/audio editing, color grading, motion graphics.
Head of Compositing at Tindili – 3D animated TV series for children
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2015
Head of compositing; multi-pass compositing (Arnold); look development; testing and problem solving; workflow development; collaboration with Lighting & Rendering department; communication with Director, Art Director and Production Manager.
Editor, Motion graphics & Compositing artist at Concept Media
January 1, 2009 - September 30, 2025
Post-production work on numerous commercials, documentaries, short movies, industrial movies and more than 25 music videos. Motion graphic openings, titles, end-credit rolls. On-set supervision.
Editor; Motion graphics at UNIQA TVC
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Editor; Motion graphics
Audio/Video Editor at TV Visoko
April 1, 2006 - September 30, 2025
Video/audio editor of news, tv shows, tourist & industrial films. Motion designer creating intros for in house TV shows and promo videos.

Education

German language for foreigners at Studiengemeinschaft Darmstadt GmbH
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
German language for foreigners at Studiengemeinschaft Darmstadt GmbH
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
German language course at Internationale Sprachschule “Bachschule Frankfurt am Main”
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Nuke 3D compositing workshop at CG Society workshop
January 1, 2012 - July 7, 2026
Netzwerk manager at SGD Studiengemeinschaft Darmstadt
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Deutsch fuer Auslaender at Internationale Sprachschule “Bachschule Frankfurt am Main”
May 7, 1992 - October 30, 1992

Qualifications

German language for foreigners
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
CG Society workshop: Nuke 3D compositing
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Network Manager
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Nuke 3D compositing workshop
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Network Manager
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025

Industry Experience

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

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Experience Level