Direction + Design
Photography
Growing up in Holland, Germany, Argentina and all over the United States, Jake Sargeant (MN8) developed a unique eye and taste for design. Self-taught in motion design after formal studies in graphic design & typography, Jake has spent the last decade cross-pollinating his conceptual design approach into feature films (Terminator Salvation, TRON Legacy, & Oblivion), high-end television spots (HP "Hands" celebrities campaign), and show titles (Emmy-nominated for House M.D. Opening Titles). Jake's unique and varied collaborations with code artists throughout his career prove what's possible when the right blend of design and programming talent come together to tell engaging stories for screens and experiences of all sizes. Jake is an avid photographer and filmmaker, tech enthusiast and fan of the beautiful game. He currently freelances and collaborates globally from sunny Portland, Oregon.
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The shots I focused on were the infinity sign made out of pictures (working with code artist Josh Nimoy), tarot cards soccer moment and fiery transition to Paulo's name which went through a lot of versions to arrive at the final animation.
Overall, this was a great and successful campaign to work on for all the variety of styles embodied by each featured person. HP went on to commission quite a few more celebrities and other production companies based on the same core idea, while inspiring a host of YouTube videos in the process.
Growing up in Holland, Germany, Argentina and all over the United States, Jake Sargeant (MN8) developed a unique eye and taste for design. Self-taught in motion design after formal studies in graphic design & typography, Jake has spent the last decade cross-pollinating his conceptual design approach into feature films (Terminator Salvation, TRON Legacy, & Oblivion), high-end television spots (HP "Hands" celebrities campaign), and show titles (Emmy-nominated for House M.D. Opening Titles). Jake's unique and varied collaborations with code artists throughout his career prove what's possible when the right blend of design and programming talent come together to tell engaging stories for screens and experiences of all sizes. Jake is an avid photographer and filmmaker, tech enthusiast and fan of the beautiful game. He currently freelances and collaborates globally from sunny Portland, Oregon.
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