• Art Direction
• Visual Identity
• Motion Design
• Real-Time CG

Recent works / reels

Here are specialty reels (motion design, sports and real-time graphics) and some of my favorite projects I have done lately.

Motion Graphics Showreel (Video)

Branding, Motion Graphics

Project Description and Video

This compilation includes works made with After Effects, Cinema 4D and other design tools for animation and post-production work. It doesn't include items made on VizRT (see separate VizRT showreel).



WGN Sports Showreel (Video)

Branding, Motion Graphics Package

Project Description and Video

This video represents works for WGN Sports, including channel branding, graphics packages (baseball, basketball and hockey), promos, on-screen elements and experimental videos. Showreel includes both works that went on the air and examples that were developed along the way but never aired.

Silver Circle Honors (Video)

Motion Graphics

Project Description and Video

Complete graphics package for Silver Circle Honors (an awards ceremony organized by the National Academy of Television). This video shows essential motion graphics elements for the show. Emmy statue is the central element complemented by the elegant script font reflecting the status of this event.

NightCap Graphics Package (Video)

Branding, Motion Design

Project Description and Video

NightCap is a late night segment of WGN broadcasting that has a puppet host who is talking about shows in the lineup. This compilation represents completely new look of this segment: animated character featured in the main spot, bumpers, interstitials and snipes. This video shows main elements of the package.

VizRT Showreel (Video)

Real-Time Graphics, UI Design

Project Description and Video

This video represents different areas of my expertise in VizRT (see vertical bar with information inside video). It shows works made with VizRT only and doesn't include items made with AE, Cinema 4D and other design tools for animation and post-production. See separate showreel for that.

Carnaval de Surrealismo (Video)

Motion Graphics

Project Description and Video

This experimental video was made with the purpose to explore advanced features of Cinema 4D, including character animation. It started from few scenes and turned into a full-scale music video. The soundtrack is "La Vida Es Un Carnaval" song by world-famous singer Celia Cruz.

Baseball Hall of Fame Tribute (Video)

Motion Graphics

Project Description and Video

This compilation includes motion graphics elements made for Hall of Fame Tribute for various baseball players.

Like Us and Love It (Video)

Motion Graphics

Project Description and Video

This promo is the first episode of a successful series featuring various sponsors events. The contest gives away tickets, gift cards and certificates. All sponsors elements have been integrated into their stories seamlessly, like in this example.

Destination Outdoors Graphics Package (Video)

Branding, Motion Design

Project Description and Video

Identity and motion graphics for a TV show. Package includes: logo, open animation, bumpers and transitions, lower thirds, fullscreens and topical promos. This video shows main elements of Destination Outdoors package.

CLTV Rebrand (Video)

Branding, Motion Design, Real-Time Graphics

Project Description and Video

CLTV is 24-hour news channel that covers events in Chicagoland (Chicago Metropolitan Area). It's been fully rebranded in 2016. I designed new logo and all branding elements for it, including motion graphics and real-time graphics for VizRT. This video covers main elements of CLTV rebrand.

This TV Image Promo Campaign (Video)

Motion Graphics, Branding

Project Description and Video

This TV campaign includes four image promos created for different blocks of its programming: Action, Comedy, Drama and Romance. No footage was used for production - it's all motion design based on still images and photos.

Chicago Autoshow Graphics Package (Video)

Motion Graphics

Project Description and Video

Motion graphics package for a TV show. Package includes: open animation, bumpers and transitions, lower thirds, fullscreens and topical promos.

Weather Forecast (Video)

Proof of Concept

Project Description and Video

Weather Forecast Concept for TV Broadcasting. Includes various designs for headlines, 1,3,7-day forecasts (morning and evening versions). Logo incorporates ticker with show name and URL presentation. Works with sponsor animations and presents holidays/events. Map sample with temperatures and isobars included. Concept presents universal CG system with different kinds of information, full-screen presentation (with/without TV talent).

WGN Radio Image Promo (Video)

Motion Design

Project Description and Video

Image promo created for WGN Radio to show broadcasting continuity throughout nearly 100 years.

WGN Programming Design (Video)

Motion Design

Project Description and Video

Visual identity and motion graphics for WGN9 programming. Package includes: snipes, squeezebacks, templates for PSA, Time/Temp, EAS, "Coming Up" menus, endtags for shows' promos and so on.

Watching Winter Live Graphics Package (Video)

Motion Design

Project Description and Video

Motion graphics package for online weather center. Includes: logo, open animation, bumpers, transitions, on-screen graphics and image promo.

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Selected Awards and Nominations:

Author image PROMAXBDA GOLD
(WGN New Look)

Total Package Design:
TV Station/Channel (On Air)
Author image TELLY AWARD GOLD
(This TV Image Campaign)

Art Direction & Design:
Channel Image Campaign
Author image SILVER DOME AWARD
(WGN New Look)

Best Use of Graphic Design
Author image PROMAXBDA GOLD
(WGN Sports New Look)

Best Use of Design:
TV Station/Channel (On Air)
Author image EMMY AWARD (CHICAGO/MIDWEST)
(WGN News Rebrand)

Best Design
Author image SILVER DOME AWARD
(WGN Sports Look)

Best Use of Graphic Design

Who I am & what I do

Author image Hello, my name is Sergey Zharkiy. I am a motion graphics designer and creative manager with 20 years of experience.

My areas of expertise: motion graphics and broadcast design, real-time graphics systems (VizRT, Ross XPression, Chyron Prime), art direction and art education. I create: graphics packages for shows, promos and commercials, animated infographics and explainer videos, virtual studios and augmented reality, branding elements for TV channels.

Brand Identity

Full spectrum: from an unique logo, typefaces and color palettes to motion graphics packages, promos, commercials, print, web design and merchandise.

Motion Graphics Design

From synthesis and ideation to design and implementation. Idea, storyboarding, 2d/3d animation, compositing, editing and many other aspects of motion design.

Real-Time Graphics Design

Motion graphics  design for VizRT, Ross XPression and Chyron Prime, scripting and plugins development. Virtual sets and augmented reality, UI/UX design.

Art Direction & Tutoring

Creative leadership and tutoring. Founded 3 design departments and set up their operations. Taught artists on motiion design tools and techniques.

UI/UX Design and Templates

User-friendly and handy UI elements and templates for everyday operations: whether it's a package for motion designers/editors or graphics operators.

Web / Print / Social Media

All branding elements are designed to be scalabile and recognizable regardless of an application, either it's video, web, social media or publishing industry.

Selected Brands

Here are some of the brands I have had the priviledge to work with.

20
years of experience
14
TV Stations Rebranded
10
Awards and nominations
3
Design Teams Created

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