Mikayla Avery

Bio

With 10+ years of experience in video producing, video capture, graphic design, motion design, and video editing, I have created 500+ videos for top companies such as Meta, the Department of Transportation, and more, resulting in millions of views and interactions. Streamlined the editing process in every position and increased engagement by over 15%. Managed budgets up to $2M and oversaw the production of 50+ commercials in one year.


I am known for my bright and colorful hair and tattoos. I like to express myself in everything that I do including how I look. I was heavily influenced growing up by Square Enix, Blizzard, Nintendo, and more to pursue a career in entertainment and video games.


Technical Skills

Adobe After Effects, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe

Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Suite, Avid, Cinema 4D, Confluence, Final Cut Pro, Google Suite, JIRA, Microsoft Office, Monday, Slack, Unity, Unreal Engine, OBS Studio

Soft Skills

Motion Design, Video Editing, Graphic Design, Industry Trend Awareness, Video Production, Team Leadership, Project Management, Creative Storytelling, Project Coordination, Post-Production Editing, Producing, Budgeting Allocation, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Agile Practices, Cinematography


DEMO REEL 2024

Here is my demo reel for 2024 that gives a nice introduction to my work. Scroll further for the individual portfolio pieces.

— PROJECT NAME

Music Valley Meta VR Promo

through HighTail Media


— ROLE

Video Editor

Motion Designer

Graphic Designer


— PROGRAMS USED

Adobe Premiere

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Unity

Asana

Jira

OBS Studio


I spearheaded the visual creation for the Music Valley Meta VR promo in collaboration with HighTail Media. As the video editor, graphic designer, motion graphics designer, I worked diligently under a tight deadline to craft this promotion which involved multiple bands and artists. This success was achieved by storyboarding in graphic design and for website ads. Then produced by seamlessly integrating motion graphics with captured game footage and live action footage. Currently over 825k views on YouTube with an overwhelming positive response and launch of Music Valley Concerts.

— PROJECT NAME

BlackPink Meta VR Promo

Through HighTail Media


— ROLE

Video Editor

Motion Designer

Graphic Designer


— PROGRAMS USED

Adobe Premiere

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Unity

Asana

Jira

OBS Studio


Leveraging my skills in video editing, graphic design, and motion graphics, I crafted the BlackPink Meta VR promo, facilitated by HighTail Media. Despite a tight deadline, our collaborative effort resulted in a promotional piece that garnered over 2.3 million views on YouTube and was attended by almost 50,000 people on it’s premiere date. This success stemmed from the effective blend of motion graphics, captured footage, and live action segments.

— PROJECT NAME

Great Lakes Seaway

Pacesetter Award


— ROLE

Cinematographer

Video Editor

Motion Graphics


— PROGRAMS USED

Adobe Premiere

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator




For the Pacesetter Award video, I skillfully combined the roles of cinematographer and editor, crafting a compelling visual narrative that captured the essence of the Port of Green Bay. This was part of a series of videos for the winners of the Pacesetter Awards that I designed and templated so that it could be easily replicated. This was done in partnership with the Great Lakes Seaway as well as the Department of Transportation.



— PROJECT NAME

NBA Meta VR Promo

through HighTail Media


— ROLE

Video Editor

Motion Designer

Graphic Design


— PROGRAMS USED

Adobe Premiere

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Unity

Asana

Jira

OBS Studio

For the NBA Meta VR promo, I partnered with HighTail Media, contributing my expertise in video editing, graphic design, and motion graphics design. I faced a tight deadline but delivered a visually impressive promotional piece showcasing the NBA’s VR experience through a compelling blend of motion graphics, captured footage, and live action elements.

— PROJECT NAME

D1 Grand Prix Trailer


— ROLE

Video Editor

Motion Graphics


— PROGRAMS USED

Adobe Premiere

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator




The D1 Grand Prix Championship Series was series of fifteen one-hour television broadcasts covered all the action, drama and insane driving as drifters clash like modern day gladiators on the asphalt battlefield at five USA D1 Grand Prix events and nine D1 Grand Prix events in Japan plus a season-ending wrap-up special. I was one of the editors and motion graphics designers for this project.


— PROJECT NAME

Yodo1 Games Rodeo Stampede Trailer


— ROLE

Video Editor

Motion Graphics


— PROGRAMS USED

Adobe Premiere

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Photoshop

Unity

OBS Studio




As video editor and motion graphics artist for the Rodeo Stampede trailer, I wielded my skills to craft a captivating promo that ignited excitement for the game. Through creative editing and dynamic motion graphics, I transformed raw footage into a thrilling journey that showcased the game’s core mechanics and irresistible charm.

— PROJECT NAME

FOSSTER Game

Studio Logo


— ROLE

Motion Designer

Graphic Designer


— PROGRAMS USED

Adobe Premiere

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Shotgun


I brought FOSSTER’s vision to life by crafting a memorable logo. FOSSTER, a collective of passionate indie developers, aims to empower the next generation of game creators. The logo I designed uses bold colors and a dynamic design to capture their energy and dedication.

— PROJECT NAME

Norse Development

Studios Logo


— ROLE

Motion Designer

Graphic Designer


— PROGRAMS USED

Adobe Premiere

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Shotgun


Helped Norse Development Studios, an indie game studio, establish a bold visual identity with a logo that captures their innovative spirit.

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