I’m Sam Treadway, a motion design and visual effects professional with 20+ years of experience turning ideas into compelling visual stories for film, TV, commercials, and branded media. I partner with clients, directors, and producers to develop story concepts, design custom 3D assets, and guide projects from scripting and creative direction through final video delivery.…

Sam Treadway

I’m Sam Treadway, a motion design and visual effects professional with 20+ years of experience turning ideas into compelling visual stories for film, TV, commercials, and branded media. I partner with clients, directors, and producers to develop story concepts, design custom 3D assets, and guide projects from scripting and creative direction through final video delivery.…

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I’m Sam Treadway, a motion design and visual effects professional with 20+ years of experience turning ideas into compelling visual stories for film, TV, commercials, and branded media. I partner with clients, directors, and producers to develop story concepts, design custom 3D assets, and guide projects from scripting and creative direction through final video delivery.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

VFX Supervisor, Digital Effects, Motion Design (Freelance) at The Intelligent Machine (LLC)
January 1, 2005 - Present
Founded and run a successful freelance/VFX and motion design business for over ten years. I create realistic effects and eye-catching 3D visuals for independent films, TV commercials, branded videos, and studio work. I prepare bids and proposals with comprehensive budget breakdowns, schedules, and workflow synopses. I write visual scripts for targeted motion graphics videos for websites, social media, and corporate events. I collaborate directly with film producers and directors across short films, documentaries, features, music videos, promotional live-action pieces, and training series. I design and model custom 3D digital assets for film and product/trade show exhibits, manage multiple internal and client projects with a tailored project-management system, and subcontract specialized tasks like sound design and voice talent when needed.
CAD Draftsman | Designer at Nored Architecture
July 1, 1997 - July 1, 2003
Designed apartments through adaptive reuse of warehouse buildings and produced CAD design documents for residential, commercial, industrial, and historic preservation projects. Provided site verification and photo-documentation of existing conditions.
Paralegal Specialist at Texas Army National Guard & Active Duty U.S. Army (Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, HHC, 49th Armored Division)
July 1, 1997 - July 1, 2003
Performed legal research and analysis and prepared legal documents for attorneys, including preparing wills and powers of attorney for deploying soldiers and their families for review by an attorney. Supported the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate and delivered service during deployment to Bosnia-Herzegovina (Operation Joint Forge, Stabilization Force 7).

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Computer Graphics - 3D Animation and Visual Effects at University of the Incarnate Word
January 1, 2003 - May 31, 2005
• Trained in all aspects of Cinema 4D, Maya, and Adobe software. • Learned the animation production pipeline in full and put into practice with collaborative group projects.
BA: Computer Graphic Arts (Concentration in 3D Animation) at University of the Incarnate Word
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Studies in Architecture and Fine Art at The University of Texas at San Antonio
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2026

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Computers & Electronics, Healthcare, Education, Financial Services, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services
    Motion Design Reel
    This is a generalized motion design reel covering corporate training material, television commercials, and motion graphics incorporated into live action films. explainervideo video animator videoeditor advert motiondesign motiongraphics 3danimation cgi vfx visualeffects vsl…
    Visual Effects and Color Grading Reel
    This reel highlights samples of visual effects and color grading work on many feature film, short film, documentary, television productions I've worked on. visualeffects vfx film colorist cgi video…