about sergei "smack" khlopoff
Let me introduce myself. My name is Sergei Khlopoff, and I am a Portland, OR and Bay Area (CA) based digital and traditional artist, designer and consultant. In case you were wondering, SMacK, as in smackalicious, is just a play off of the initials in my name.

I have been working in film and video production, post-production, 2D and stop-motion animation for over 15 years, and I have been providing freelance creative and design services for over 11 years.

My past work experience includes the positions of Creative and Art Director, Broadcast Commercial Director, Film & Video Editor, Webmaster, Graphic Designer, Flash Animator, Motion Graphic and After Effects Designer, DVD Menu Author & Designer, Manager of Video Production Services and Director of Audio-Visual Services to name only a few.

I am recognized as a creative and effective problem solver and understand that listening is the key to effective communication, design, project management, consultation, quality assurance and customer service.

i provide the following creative services:
- creative and art direction
- production management
- design, web and video consultation
- video production and editing
- motion design & animation: AfterEffects, Flash & stop-motion
- graphic design
- website design and development
- web banners and graphics
- web UI design
- Flash design and authoring
- DVD design and authoring
- video optimization for web and DVD
- logos, business cards and brochures
- illustration (traditional & digital)
- digital photography
- photomanipulation and correction
- packaging design
- rock album covers, posters & t-shirts
- hand-pulled event posters
- event postcards and leave-behinds
- commissioned paintings, drawings & prints

resume link and references will be provided upon request
Thanks for visiting and please feel free to drop me a line ;)

One last thing, I am highly INTERESTED in working on more PRINT EXCHANGES and participating in JOINT SHOWS (online and galleries). If you are a printmaker or artist and know of an exchange project or joint show, please let me know how I can join the fun :)