Brian Ernst

Creative Director & Founder @UBK Studios

DirectorProducerDirector of PhotographyCameramanFilm EditorAssistant Editor🐦 DesignVideo EditorPhotographer🎥 EntertainmentScreenwriterJournalistEditor

UBK Studios is a digital agency specializing in video production, animation, and design, founded by Brian Ernst, who serves as the Creative Director. The company is dedicated to creating meaningful and impactful content for brands, leveraging storytelling and creativity. They work with clients across various industries, including healthcare, technology, and non-profit organizations. As the Creative Director, Ernst leads the creative team, overseeing all projects from conception to completion, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and innovative content. He is instrumental in driving the creative vision of the company and fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

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Work Background

Chicago Sun-TimesDirector of Digital Operations

Oct. 2018Chicago, ILMentor, manage, and lead video, photo and podcast teams. Design and execute video campaigns for editorial and sales initiatives. Provide creative direction for brand through video graphics, thumbnail design and SEO. Produce editorial video to ethical journalistic standards with proper sourcing. Oversee our video distribution through YouTube and our CMS. Manage our two professional photo and video studios and all camera and stage equipment, writing and securing rental contracts, working with clients to aid their film and video productions. Deliver video and photo products on tight deadlines and on budget. Still remain hands-on when needed handling requests from C-Suite level to day-to-day projects.

UBK Studios, LLCFounder & Creative Director

Dec. 2008Chicago, ILUBK Studios, LLC is an entertainment content creation company that develops and produces film, television and digital content based in Chicago, IL.

Motion Source Video ProductionDirector & Editor

Oct. 2015 - Oct. 2018Brookfield, Illinois, United States• Strategized with Producer and Creative Director to plan, execute and deliver video assets for corporate, commercial, and nonprofit clients. • Spearheaded the direction and delivery of over 200 filmed lessons and recipes for their largest client, an acclaimed culinary institution that has now launched an online baking school.

Chicago Tribune Media GroupVideo Producer

Mar. 2013 - Oct. 2015Chicago, Illinois• Developed, pitched, produced and edited video packages to supplement print stories on deadline. • Frequently conduct live multi-cam field events, including setup, directing and live switching. • Created one of the longest running video series that now serves as a historic snapshot of Chicago theater performances, where I served as cinematographer and technical director. • Implemented successful transition from Final Cut to Adobe Creative Cloud, allowing final product output to be delivered in a third of the time. • Developed motion graphic title and identifier design packages for several series and productions.

Motion Source Video ProductionFreelance Videographer

May. 2011 - Mar. 2013La Grange, IL- Responsible for pitching and executing creative solutions for client video packages. - Directed and produced field productions, including interviewing, camera operation and audio capture — some on location for international clients. - Managed studio and prepared each production’s specific setup requirements, ranging from green screen lighting and set construction to camera builds and on-set monitoring.

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