Thank you for viewing my portfolio - Jacob Supak
About Me
Hello, and thank you for visiting www.jlsupak.com!
As an artistic soul, I often approach creating in similar ways. Whether it is Engineering an orchestra, designing a Flash application or capturing a subject, I tend to think of my task as a journey. This is one similarity: Each piece contains a story line and is programmatic in that sense. For example, when the tree stump covered in ladybugs catches your eye, you know that the long trek up the steep mountain side way really a love story.
Another approach that I feel breaks this similarity is the contrasting nature among my pieces. When you compare the different genres, such as photography and music, you can see a strong distinction. Much of the subject material in my photographs is found within nature, where I dare not contrive anything from God's perfect work. My music on the other hand is often otherworldly and greatly manipulated to sculpt a particular subject that has not necessarily been realized before.
About My Portfolio
This online portfolio summarizes my experiences in the world of audio and graphics for friends, employers and admirers alike. While the photography and media sections are merely showcases of these particular hobbies, I feel they reinforce my artistic vision and complement many of my audio and web design creations. The latter two sections are the main focus for possible employers.
For more information feel free to contact me at jlsupak@mac.com
Biography
Jacob Supak is a versatile musician and audio engineer as well as an experienced web designer. Whether creating art as a performer, engineer or designer, his work is always inspired.
As a studio musician, Mr. Supak has performed recordings of southwest artists such as Pilgrim Soul and Melanie Zipin (www.melaniezipin.com). On these artist's first recordings, Mr. Supak was receptive to the process of songwriting, arranging and performing and was praised for his ability to work with the producers, engineers and artists.
As engineer, Jacob Supak has produced and recorded several artists at the University of Arizona Recording Studio and at his home recording studio. Mr. Supak is now engineering recordings at Shepherd Studios in Albuquerque, NM (www.shepherdstudios.com).
In the world of digital arts, Jacob Supak has been designing and developing websites for more than 4 years. His photography and graphic art experience has enabled him to build attractive web designs, and capture splendid images. He is continuing to learn and study many of the latest scripting languages and developments for the World Wide Web.
Some of Jacob Supak's experiences include performances with the New Mexico State University (NMSU) 1st Symphonic Band, NMSU Pride Marching Band and several original and cover bands from Latin, Spanish, Jazz, Folk, Pop, Rock, Blues and many combinations within.
For academic and musical excellence Jacob Supak has received many awards through high school, including Who's Who and 1st and 2nd New Mexico Jazz Allstate Bands. He is the organizational force behind many bands, and recordings.
Mr. Supak graduated with a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Music Business at the University of Arizona in Tucson in May 2007.July 7, 2008.
For more information please contact me at jlsupak@mac.com
Resume
EDUCATION
University of Arizona (UA) - Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Business with a thematic minor in audio production completed May 2007
EXPERIENCE
Web design/develop - Freelance web design 2004 to present
Web development and implementation Shepherd Studios June 2007 to present
Intern UA School of Music Recording Studio - Assistant Engineer for several large ensembles and soloist recordings, engineered jazz ensembles, local bands and original compositions August 2005 to May 2007
Intern UA School of Theater Arts - Assistant to Sound Design for Romeo and Juliet and Tommy January to May 2007
Head Sound Design - UA School of Theater Arts department designed one act plays January to May 2007
Jazz All State Percussionist - Performed in New Mexico Jazz All State bands II & I in 1993 and 1994
Studio Musician - Performed drums and percussion on the recordings of South West artists Pilgrim Soul, Melanie Zipin and the Z Factor (www.melaniezipin.com) and Friends of The Underground, 1996-2003