Who is Jake?

Jake Weber is a Director, Cinematographer, Editor, 2D Animator, Graphic Designer, and Musician located in South-East Michigan. His work is diverse and he specialize in a wide range of high quality digital media content from idea to finished product.

Jake went to Monroe County Community college were he received an Associate Degree in Web Design and a Certificate in Graphic Design. After completion at MCCC, Jake transferred to Eastern Michigan University to pursue a Bachelors of Science Degree in Electronic Media and Film. During the winter of 2015, Jake had two pieces of his work displayed at the 35th Undergraduate Symposium. He graduated Magna Cum Laude in Fall 2015.

Jake is an established award winning filmmaker. His films have played all over the United States. In Jake's free time he can be found playing and recording musical instruments, jamming to music, playing the occasional video game, watching movies and enjoying football games on the weekend.

Work Experience

Videography, audio, video editing, 2D animation visual effects, single camera film and documentary production and workflow, social media and online content creation, graphic design, and latest design standards and trends.

Grede

Videographer, Photographer, Graphic Design

Graphic Design:
Responsible for brand and art direction.
Design recruitment ads (billboards, banners, posters, commercials, etc.)
Design posters, flyers, postcards, brochures, etc.
Create graphics for our website, social media channels, digital signage boards, intranet, LMS, etc.
Create logos, text treatments, icons, etc.

Videography:
Responsible for onsite filming and production.
Design and edit videos (quarterly internal videos, training videos, external videos, social media videos, etc.).
Animation work for social and videos.
Photography:
Travel to plants to take photos of our people, processes, equipment, and products.
Edit and finalize photos for external use.

March 2023 - Current Michigan, United States

Home Point Financial

Videographer, Photographer, Editor, Animator, General Marketing, Graphic Design

Shoot, edit and animate videos for Home Point's internal and external uses. Create videos for NattyMac, Safebox and other mortgage industry business tools. Assist with social media management, graphic design requests, email marketing, photography, and google analytics.

July 2017 - October 2022 Michigan, United States

WSF Productions, LLC

Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Graphic Design

Produce, direct, shoot, edit, and more with WSF Productions, LLC, a South-East Michigan filmmaking team. Produced, Co-directed, shot and edited the short film 'Small Fish', shot and edited the award winning short film, 'Roadmap', shot and edited the shot film 'Voyager', which has made appearances at many national film festivals.

September 2015 - Current Michigan, United States

Russell Video Services

Videographer, Animator, Editor, Live AV Support

Shoot, edit and animate videos for a large variety of local and global clientele. Some notable clients are XPO Logistics, Thomson Reuters, University of Michigan Health System, and Truven Health Analytic. Assist in set up, running, and tearing down live events.

February 2016 - June 2017 Michigan, United States

Eastern Michigan University I.T. Department

Videographer, Animator, Graphic Design, Photography

Created multiple videos and graphics for the "E-Safe" campaign that includes high quality educational content. Branded the "E-Safe" campaign. Incorporated latest trends of video making and design into the brand. Created web graphics and did photography.

May 2013 - December 2015 Michigan, United States

Eastern Michigan University Athletics

Freelance

Videographer, Editor

Produced EMU's Volleyball and Men's Basketball team's video intro that plays before each home game during the 2015-2016 season.

August 2015 - October 2015 Michigan, United States

Ypsilanti Meals On Wheels

Freelance

Videographer, Editor

Produced 40+ videos for YMOW. The videos ranged from interviews, stand ups, documentary, promotion, etc.

April 2015 - August 2015 Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States

YouTube Partner - Fullscreen

Musician, Content Creator

Produces video content for my YouTube channel. The content ranges from music videos, short films, animation, VFX, and other video.

January 2011 - Present Michigan, United States

Eastern Michigan University E-Weekly

E-TV Crew, Director, Assistant Director, Editor, Branding, Graphics, Advertising

Part of E-TV in the Ford Studio were he assisted in all positions of the news show productions, filmed and edited packages, designed E-TV branding and advertising, etc.

January 2015 - December 2015 Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States

Eastern Michigan University TV Studio

TV Studio Techinal Assistant

EMU Ford Hall TV Studio technical assistant for EMU's campus TV studio. Checked out equipment to students, assisted new students on how to use equipment, shot and edited content, graphic design and programmed content for the campus cable channel.

August 2015 - December 2015 Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States

 

 

 

Education

Eastern Michigan University

Bachelors of Science in Electronic Media and Film.

September 2013 - December 2015 Michigan, United States

Monroe County Community College

Associates in Web Design and a Certificate in Graphic Design.

August 2010 - May 2013 Michigan, United States


Awards

  • 35th Undergraduate Symposium Recognition - E-Safe Campaign

  • 35th Undergraduate Symposium Recognition - E-Safe Documentary

  • Graduated Magna Cum Laude at EMU

  • Deans List Every Semester at MCCC and EMU

  • 2nd Overall place and Best Drama award for the 2016 Detroit 48 Hour Film Contest

  • 2017 Detroit 48 Hour Film Project Best Cinematography (Roadmap)

  • 2017 Detroit 48 Hour Film Project Best Music (Roadmap)

  • 2018 Threadbare Mitten Film Festival Audience Choice (Small Fish)

  • 2018 Detroit 48 Hour Film Project Best Cinematography (Motorcoach)

  • 2018 Detroit 48 Hour Film Project Best Film (Motorcoach)

  • 2018 Chautauqua International Film Festival Gold Award for Cinematography (Small Fish)

  • 2019 Filmapalooza Best Set Design (Motorcoach)

  • 2019 Detroit Horror 48 Hour Best Lighting (Negative Space)

  • 2019 Detroit Horror 48 Hour 2nd Place Film (Negative Space)

  • 2022 Detroit 48 Hour Film Project Best Cinematography - (Legion of Lake Lorey)

  • 2024 Viddy Award Grede Foundries are Going Smart