Jim Wicks

CBS12 iPhone App

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:13:35 +0000

This is a :30 second commercial produced by my colleague, Lori Houston. Lori is an Emmy award-winning Creative producer at CBS12.
She conceived the idea and asked my help to create a 3D model of an iPhone and do the animation.
Credits: 3D modeling, animation (and making sure Lori always had a Red Bull at the ready!)

Celebration CBS12 App

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:11:57 +0000

This is a :15 second promo that I produced to cross-promote CBS12′s new iPhone App with a chance to win a Bahamas cruise.
Credits: Producer, 3D, Animation, Editing

FPL: Connect

admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 12:07:35 +0000

This is a :10 second commercial that I produced for FPL, the Florida-based power utility. The entire spot is 100 percent motion graphics, created in Cinema 4D and After Effects.

Credits: Producer, Motion Graphics Designer, Editor

Vista BMW

admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 12:03:47 +0000

A :30 second commercial that I Produced and Directed for the largest BMW dealership in South Florida. Shot in 1080 HD. Motion graphics were created in Cinema 4D and After Effects.

Credits: Producer, Director, Motion Graphics Designer, Editor
Director of Photography: Kirk Gillon

Bennett Auto: Next Generation

admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 12:01:13 +0000

A :30 second commercial that I Produced and Directed for an auto parts supply company. Shot on location in South Florida.

Credits: Producer, Director, Motion Graphics Designer, Editor

Maltz Theater

admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 11:42:05 +0000

A :30 second commercial that I produced for a theater group. Primarily motion graphics driven, with video supplied by the client.

Credits: Producer, Motion Graphics Designer, Editor

Addy Award Win 2010

admin — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:51:03 +0000

I was honored to learn that one of the commercials I produced won the 2010 coveted Silver Addy award for Public Service.

The client: Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office. The message: Don’t drink and drive. The :30 second spot was aimed at teens and parents.

Shot in 1080HD. Post production in After Effects and Cinema 4D.

You can view the commercial here.

Cheers, Jim

How to contact Jim for your next project:

admin — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:53:55 +0000

I am always interested in new opportunities, in front or behind the camera. Fill out the form, and let’s talk about how I may be able to help you on your next project.
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About Jim

admin — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:49:58 +0000

Jim Wicks is an award winning TV Producer, and a recognized major market News Anchor/Reporter.

Jim found initial success in television in the 1980s as a news reporter. A mutual friend introduced Jim to ABC-TV Anchor Peter Jennings, who encouraged the young reporter to become an anchor.

Jim’s anchor debut came in 1986 at the Toronto affiliate of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. He was quickly promoted from weekend anchor to weeknight anchor of the 11PM program, Newsfinal.

Over time, Jim caught the attention of talent agents in the United States, and throughout the 1990s and 2000s held anchor positions with network affiliates in Miami, Cleveland, St. Louis, Tampa/Sarasota, and West Palm Beach.

Jim formed a production company, Wicks Films, and moved behind the camera as producer and director. His first production, “Winds of Change,” was a documentary on the devastation wrought by the twin Hurricanes of Francis and Jeanne. That was followed by back to back social documentaries on life in Haiti. The two films, “Haiti: On the Edge,” and “Hait: A Burning Need” were shot on location in Port au Prince, and throughout the impoverished island.

Jim formed another production company, Zfx Studios, specializing in motion graphics design. His good friend, Jerzy Drozda, Jr., a multimedia, motion graphics and Visual Fx artist in Warsaw, Poland, encouraged him to try designing. Jim began creating show opens and titles for producers, and became in demand for a growing number of clients.

Jim resumed his anchor career for the New York Times-owned television station in Sarasota/Tampa. After the station was closed abruptly due to a downturn in the economy and sold, Jim assumed the role of Creative Services Producer at CBS12 in West Palm Beach. He is currently an award winning Producer for all local commercials produced at the television station.

Emmys

admin — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:55:31 +0000

This is a :10 second sponsored commercial that I produced for the 2010 Emmys broadcast.

Credits: Producer, Director, Writer, Motion Graphics Designer, Editor