PORTFOLIO FOR LAIKA
STEPHEN FUNK
An enthusiastic production team member and skilled commercial photographer with interest in directing, cinematography, writing and VFX.
LAIKA ANIMATION AND MOTION GRAPHICS
SCHOLARSHIP (2024-25)
LAIKA SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
I was awarded the Laika Animation and Motion Graphics Scholarship at PCC for the 2024-25 school year. Here is a video I made to thank Laika.
This video includes examples of my video production, editing, sound, color grading, VFX, and motion graphics work.
SHORT DOCUMENTARY
APPEARING IN MULTIPLE FILM FESTIVALS
PHOTOGRAPHY
PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY
My contributions: Photography and Lighting. Software: Capture One, Photoshop, Lightroom.
FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY
Captured on film with a Holga camera.
MORE PHOTOGRAPHY EXAMPLES
EXISTENTIAL ACTION THRILLER
Watch full film (11 min.) on Vimeo.
Watch trailer here.
A short film about the artist Heidi Schwegler
My contribution: Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor, Motion Graphics, Color Grade.
Software: Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve.
PHOTOGRAPHY FOR ARTISTS
The artist Spencer Brewer requested dramatic photos of his work. A mirror allowed me to shape the lighting.
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY
For designer Bryce Black.
EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Portrait of architect Dennis Wilde who designed this OHSU Hospital. Appeared in Oregon Business Magazine.
VFX
DOOMSDAY SCENARIO
Things are bad, and they keep getting worse.
My contribution: Co-Director, G&E, Editor, VFX and Compositing.
Software: Premier Pro, After Effects
Music by Stravinski
VFX PROCESS
Shows steps for compositing.
My contribution: VFX and Compositing.
Software: After Effects
SPRING SONG
A little guy in a big world
My contribution: Director, Cinematographer, VFX and Compositing
Software: Premier Pro, After Effects
LUGNUTS PROMO
A little guy in a big world
My contribution: VFX and Compositing
Software: After Effects
SHOULD VS. WANT
My contribution: VFX and Compositing
Software: After Effects
VIDEO PRODUCTION
9020 WORKSHOP PROMO VIDEO
My contribution: Director, Producer, Camera Operator, Editor, Motion Graphics, Color Grade.
Software: Premier Pro, DaVinci Resolve
Music by Benjamin Tissot.
DOCUMENTARY
Film about Coach Broadous’ new job.
My contribution: Director, Producer, Camera Operator, Editor, Color Grade.
Software: Premier Pro, DaVinci Resolve
MOTION GRAPHICS
EYES GO HERE
My contribution: Animation
Software: After Effects
SPOOKY HOUSE
My contribution: Design and Animation
Software: After Effects
CIRCLE SOCIETY
My contribution: Animation
Software: After Effects
DESK UNMESS
My contribution: Animation
Software: After Effects
HOW TO FEED A FROG
My contribution: Design, Animation, Story, Illustration
Software: After Effects
COMB
Modeling, texture mapping
Software: Blender
3-D MODELING
EVERYTHING BAGEL
ART AND ILLUSTRATION
ETCHING
“Beasties” series, 9”x6”
MONOTYPE
Self-portrait, 24”x48”
INSTALLATION ART
STORY BOARD
For a short film under development.
My contribution: Created and illustrated.
Tools: Pencil, Paper, Adobe InDesign
Modeling, texture mapping
Software: Blender
CREATURE
Based on a drawing by my 11-year-old son, Charlie Funk.
Modeling, texturing, rigging, animation
Software: Blender
MOSAIC
“The Attack,” mosaic made with prismatic sticker paper, 24”x48”
“Brood,” made with cutout etchings, woodcuts, craft foam and felt, 20’x8’x14’