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My name is John Martini. I'm from a little town in Tuscararwas County, Ohio called New Philadelphia. After graduating High School, I attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh for Media Arts and Animation. As for what I do, I'm a 3D & 2D Artist. I do the following problem solving, modeling, texturing, animating, lighting, rigging, compositing, designing, brainstorming, motion graphics, digital painting, webpage creation, and learn new things. I'm always up for challenges! I enjoy spending time with my family, friends and my fiancena Marisa. Some bands I enjoy listening to are Relient K, Ok Go, Yellowcard, Nickelback, Blink 182, Greenday, The Used, Lifehouse, Cute is What We Aim For, Brand New, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Bobaflex, Jay-Z, Hollywood Undead, Offspring, 50 Cent. In my fre time, when I'm not creating stuff, I enjoy playing and watching sports, Ohio Teams (O-H-I-O), italian sausage, ice cream, Reeses cups, going to the movies, playing video games, going to the gym and lastly hanging out and getting out of the house.

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    3D Animation VFX
  • 3D animation and design have endless possible applications to benefit your business or project. I've got over 10 years of expereince working in vfx and animation. I have the capability to create 3D characters for video games and cinema, simluations for fire,smoke and rigid body dynamics. My 3D design services can create your company's mascot, animated logo, or motion graphics, all of which will give your business a dynamic, enthusiastic edge above the rest. My 3D resources also produce still illustrations for product or architectural conceptualization and visualization.
    Training
  • Training is a critical part for anyone who plans on learning how to tackle a new obstacle. I've got a wide range of skills which allow me to easily create tutorials which cover many platforms and siutations. I can make both video and documented tutorials. My experience in tutorials cover 3D, motion graphics, web development and much more.
    Branding / Marketing
  • You only have one chance for a first impression. Stand out from the pack, scrap the standard black text on white cardstock, and make your first impression count by showing a potential customer how seriously you take your business with our logo and business card design services.
    Motion Graphics
  • I design and develop motion graphics for commercials, websites, or displays. I combine elements of video, photography, graphic design, and audio to create dynamic and cutting-edge graphic animations to that deliver textual information and/or multimedia messages in a new, eye-catching way. See my motion graphics in my work gallery.
    Graphic Design
  • I can create high quality 2D graphics and prints to help your business, product, or event grow in popularity. I design and produce postcards, brochures, posters, flyers, or invitations using informative and aesthetically appealing designs. As goes with my branding services, I work with you to discover the core of whatever it is your promoting, and then create a "visual hook" to strike interest in your audience. From idea to design to printing, I have you covered on all steps! See our design portfolio here.
    Scripting
  • This skill is not only powerful, but a necessity when it comes to the industry of computers and technology. I can provide you with limitless tools and plugins that allow you to work outside the box. I have scripting experience in MXS, PHP, HTML, DotNET, C#. Check out my Products section of this site to see some of my scripts.
    Web Design / Development
  • Your dream business starts here. Nowadays, a company is only as impressive as its online presence. Your website is your storefront to the world, and I'm is here to sweep your sidewalks and fix the broken glass or even build you and entirely new storefront! I can create for you an attractive website with unique designs and visitor-friendly usability that will attract and SUSTAIN more traffic, and thus more effectively achieve the goals of your business. I also work with you to develop a color palette to match the branding elements of your business.
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    CG Supervisor, Ingenuity Engine

    (Hollywood, CA) | September 2008 - Present

  • - Britney Spears - "Womanizer" (Music Video)
  • - Pokerstars.net commercial spots televised on ESPN
  • - Boa - "I Did It For Love" (Music Video)
  • - Coco Cola commercial "Rubberduckzilla" for Oasis
  • - Eminem - "We Made You" (Music Video)
  • - Travelers Insurrance Commercials
  • - Deichman ("Color", "Straps", "Moccasin")
  • - Apollinaris commercial
  • - TBS Conan O'Brien Promos
  • - Zicam
  • - Eminem ft.Rihanna - "Love The Way You Lie" (Music Video)
  • - Desperate Housewives Promo
  • - PotNoodle "GTI"
  • - Smart Car "City Beat"
  • - Kylie Minogue - "All The Lovers" (Music Video)
  • - Dr.Dre - Kush (Music Video)
  • - Tuna ("Council", "Astronauts", "Bungee Jump")
  • - NASCAR - FOX ("Manhole", "Balloon", "Ferris Wheel")
  • - Old Navy - Hits ("Layer Player", "Ankle Show", "Anthem", "Dresses")
  • - FOX - MLB "Snakes"
  • - Sky Sports
  • - A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas
  • - Parks and Recreation
    CG Artist, Slam 360

    (Burbank, CA) | November 2011 - November 2011

  • - 3D Modeler/Texture Artist/Lighting Artist/Concept
  • - Happy Feet Two: The Penguin App
    CG Artist, Running With Scissors Designs

    (Pittsburgh, PA) | January 2009 - Present

  • - Photographic Techniques Virtual Lighting Lab
  • - Tim Cassidy Catering (website)
  • - Abilities Unlimited Services (website)
  • -Old Banners (website)
  • -Our Vinyl (website)
  • -C. Diamond insurance (website)
    Compositor/Artist, Jib Jab

    (Santa Monica, CA) | October 2009 - November 2011

  • - Starring You E-Card Videos
  • - Samba
  • - Marriage Is Scary
  • - Real Vows
  • - Jazzercise
  • - Breaking Leprechaun
  • - Farting Carolers
  • - Ski
    CG Artist, Performance Results Corporation

    (Pittsburgh, PA) | August 2009 - October 2009

  • - G-20 Videos
  • - NETL Energy Economy
  • - NETL Water-Energy Nexus
  • - NETL Venn Diagram
  • - NETL CSS Carbon Sequestration
  • - Fuel Cell Diagram
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    3D World
  • John Martini aka Joker Martini - "Cobwebs" maxscript plugin
  • Published August 1, 2012
    CGArena
  • Interview with freelance artist John Martini aka Joker Martini
  • Published February 25, 2010
    CGwhat
  • Interview with artist John Martini aka Joker Martini
  • Published April 1, 2010
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    Adobe
  • - After Effects
  • - Dreamweaver
  • - Flash
  • - Illustrator
  • - Photoshop
  • - Premiere Pro
    Autodesk
  • - Environments
  • - Characters
  • - Hard Surface & Organic
  • - Hi Res Sculpting / Modeling
  • - Lo Res / Cage Modeling
    Microsoft
  • - Environments
  • - Characters
  • - Hard Surface & Organic
  • - Hi Res Sculpting / Modeling
  • - Lo Res / Cage Modeling
    Pixologic
  • - Environments
  • - Characters
  • - Hard Surface & Organic
  • - Hi Res Sculpting / Modeling
  • - Lo Res / Cage Modeling
    The Foundry
  • - Mari
  • - Nuke