Video Monkey

I’ve been using a free app called Video Monkey for a few years now. Video Monkey is a video encoding application for Mac…

John “Symko” Szymkowicz

About

I am a visual artist and educator living in Warwick, Rhode Island. I began my career in the mid-1990s creating motion graphics for broadcast television and corporate videos. I have produced media for a wide range of clients, including The Rhode Island Children’s Crusade, Tony Pires for Governor, and NABsys. My work has been recognized with three national Silver Telly Awards for motion graphic design.

In addition to my work as a visual artist, I am also an educator. I have taught visual communications at the university level for over 20 years. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and skills with others.

In the early 2000s, I became interested in photography. I started shooting on film, but switched to digital when the first DSLR cameras were released. I have since expanded my skills to include the use of off-camera flashes and other studio equipment. I am passionate about creating images and have hosted several workshops teaching others the basics of image capture using their own digital cameras. My work has been exhibited in local coffee shops and at the Warwick Museum of Art.

My primary role over the past couple of decades has been as an educator, teaching an array of college courses pertaining to several aspects of graphic design. I have created and supported curriculum across several disciplines ranging from typography to motion graphics.

As a hobby, I combine my digital skills with crafting to make performance puppets. I find it to be a great way to take a break from the computer screen, and my previous experience with vector graphics is helpful for making puppet parts.

Looking ahead, I am excited to experiment with augmented reality (AR) for marketing and storytelling. I believe that AR has the potential to create immersive and engaging experiences that can help businesses connect with customers in new and innovative ways. For example, I could create an AR app that allows customers to see how a piece of furniture would look in their home. I could also use AR to tell stories that are more engaging and immersive than traditional storytelling methods. I am excited to see what the future holds for AR, and I am eager to start experimenting with it.

I am a visual artist and educator living in Warwick, Rhode Island. I began my career in the mid-1990s creating motion graphics for broadcast television and corporate videos. I have produced media for a wide range of clients, including The Rhode Island Children’s Crusade, Tony Pires for Governor, and NABsys. My work has been recognized with three national Silver Telly Awards for motion graphic design.

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In addition to my work as a visual artist, I am also an educator. I have taught visual communications at the university level for over 20 years. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and skills with others.
In the early 2000s, I became interested in photography. I started shooting on film, but switched to digital when the first DSLR cameras were released. I have since expanded my skills to include the use of off-camera flashes and other studio equipment. I am passionate about creating images and have hosted several workshops teaching others the basics of image capture using their own digital cameras. My work has been exhibited in local coffee shops and at the Warwick Museum of Art.

My primary role over the past couple of decades has been as an educator, teaching an array of college courses pertaining to several aspects of graphic design. I have created and supported curriculum across several disciplines ranging from typography to motion graphics.
As a hobby, I combine my digital skills with crafting to make performance puppets. I find it to be a great way to take a break from the computer screen, and my previous experience with vector graphics is helpful for making puppet parts.

Looking ahead, I am excited to experiment with augmented reality (AR) for marketing and storytelling. I believe that AR has the potential to create immersive and engaging experiences that can help businesses connect with customers in new and innovative ways. For example, I could create an AR app that allows customers to see how a piece of furniture would look in their home. I could also use AR to tell stories that are more engaging and immersive than traditional storytelling methods. I am excited to see what the future holds for AR, and I am eager to start experimenting with it.

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