Christine Brunner
Hi, I´m a motion designer/ video editor and just relocated to Auckland from Bavaria/ Germany.
Please take a look at my website: http://www.gingerfinch.com and my vimeo: http://vimeo.com/gingerfinch
- Strong skills in motion design, animation, video and audio editing and video production developed during 4 years of experience in this field.
- Comprehensive professional software skills including: Adobe After Effects and Creative Suite, Final Cut Studio, plus skills in Cinema 4D and AVID. Familiar with both Mac and PC.
- Experience in concept design and production of animated TV commercials
- Experience in designing and producing station IDs and DVD menus
Diplom (FH) Media Design (equivalent to four-year Bachelors degree), Georg-Simon-Ohm University of Applied Sciences, Nuremberg, Germany
Major: Film and animation
Final project: Maya Nadir: "Heart Exposed", animated music video
Included courses: Film and animation, photography, digital illustration, drawing,multimedia and internet, typography, media and art history, conceptual media design, aesthetics and philosophy and marketing.
Diplom (FH) Media Design (equivalent to four-year Bachelors degree)
Aug 2010 - current
Freelance Motion Designer/ Video Editor
Gingerfinch Media Design, Nuremberg, Germany
Main achievements:
- Solely created two 15min educational films and an animated promotional video for Campus3000.de Online Academy.
- Successfully established and lead the design of Frankenpower-OnlineTV. A video platform where local business owners present what they have to offer in short videos mixed with editorial content.
- Produced footage and animations for a Faber-Castell corporate-film.
April 2008 - Jul 2010
Motion Designer/ Video Editor
Computec Media AG, Fuerth, Germany,
a magazine publishing house.
Responsibilities:
- Solely responsible for concept design and production of
animated TV commercials.
- Production of a wide range of audio-visual contents such as television programmes, online videos, DVDs and podcasts for 10 magazines.
- Involved in design and production of station IDs and DVD menus.
Nov 2006 - Jan 2008
Supervisor and Trainer (part time)
ForschungsWerk GmbH, Nuremberg, Germany,
a market research institute.
Main responsibilities included:
- Giving call centre agents personal feedback and instructions
- Supervising staff and quality assurance
April 2006 - Aug 2006
Digital Media Designer (internship)
Zoomslide Film Production, Auckland, New Zealand,
a film and television production company.
Responsibilities: Assisting with concept design, filming and post production of music videos and corporate films.
2003 - 2008
During university study: Various freelance jobs as
- motion designer
- video editor
- photographer (studio and onsite)
Aug 2002 - Oct 2002
Assistant Editor (internship)
Tessloff Verlag, Nuremberg, Germany,
a children's book publisher.
Responsibilities: Assisting editors with the production of non-fiction children's books and research.
May 2001 - Jun 2001
Production Assistant (internship)
Mavies Studios, Nuremberg, Germany,
a multimedia production company.
Involved in concept design, storyboarding, and production of a multimedia show for the local outdoor museum.
2005: 2nd prize category TV Desing at KURZUNDSCHÖN, International Short Film Competition for Young Creatives
2008: screening of "Heart Exposed" at Fresh Film Fest Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
Member Profile
- Christine Brunner - gingerfinch
I´m a German motion designer looking for a job in Auckland. Check out my websites:
www.gingerfinch.com
http://vimeo.com/gingerfinch



















