Interiors, scenery, displays and props for PBS Network- New York, Washington and Miami. Recently I have done set design work for Discovery Network, Johnson Burnett Productions, Univision, Galavision, Rexall Sundown, and MTV in Miami.
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Joe Saitta
(954) 961-7743
Email j_saitta@hotmail.com

Download construction drawings for easy to build workstation and bookcase.
Drawings for rack mount and control room console workstation
Drawings for bookcase - 100" plasma monitor stand and av center

"Lente Loco" Show Univision Network
These are two different designs for a motorized monitor bracket, for "Lente Loco" show on Univision Network. They are full 3d models, which were then rendered to animated gifs, for presentation.

All set designs include floor plan, elevation and construction drawings, with 3d model renderings and animations
The client was able to view them from
all angles, and in motion, right from
the clients email program, without
a plug-in. The client can see the
proposal in real life, before making
a decision.
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Lente Loco

Psychic 2005
Hero version rendered with lighting effects.

Simple shading on an earlier version, rendered to animated gifs for easy presentation.




Performance Stage 2005
This is a performance stage area with proscenium arch and house curtain panels that
open and close, to enable live scene changes.

Special portable riser system allows multiple configurations with reversible section platforms.



This stage riser system provides multiple lighting and effects options with plentiful
free space under the risers by design, as shown in simple drawing below.



Latin Grammy Celebra 2006

 

Primer Impacto 2005

Univision Network Drafting "El Grito" 2003 Los Angeles

Drafting Galavision "Desafio Sabor" Miami 2007

Univision Network News

Ultima Hora 3d renderings


Satellite room 3d rendering


News logo and room map wall with neon


El Gordo y La Flaca Show
All natural solid wood and plywood, used in a modern design motif. The client owns many nice pieces of art that he needed to display for this set. We created an inexpensive and practical solution.

The set design included floor plan, elevation and construction drawings, with 3d model renderings.

Nightly Business Report, Set and Graphics Design PBS Network
Note the use of frosted and textured glass
in the kitchen wall cabinets.

It really enhances the recessed lights.
The counter tops are plastic laminate on
plywood with solid maple edges.

Despierta AmericaUnivision Despierta America
Seen every morning in the U.S. and over 20 countries. I created a full 3d model, floor plan, elevations, and detailed construction drawings. I also supervised the installation and decoration of this set. This set shares a studio with three other shows, so it all strikes with built in rolling platforms and jacks.

The set design included floor plan, elevation and construction drawings, with 3d model renderings.

Univision Network Aqui Ahora

Photos , Aqui Ahora.

This set shares a studio with five other shows, so it all strikes with built in rolling platforms and jacks. The set design included floor plan, elevation and construction drawings, with 3d model renderings.

 

3-D model color renderings


Millennium special set for Univision Network

..............Univision Millennium Special



3-D color model and animation video of a special set for Univision Network Sabado Gigante.

3D Architectural renderings of a three unit townhouse









3-D rendering of riser designs with self contained soft light




These are ideas for risers and anchor desks that have built in soft uplight for talent to kill chin shadows.

 

 

 

 

 



"Stadium Style" lighting trees
This is and idea for a sports show with "stadium style"
built in lighting trees that are practical as well as aesthetic.

These are ideas for sconce lights
that have built in soft uplight and down light.

 

 

Univision Millennium Special
This was a 22 hour live show, seen in over 30
countries that aired on new years' eve, 1999.

This is a small Quicktime clip of the studio set up.

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Joe Saitta
(954) 961-7743
email j_saitta@hotmail.com

Resume
• Freelance Designer and Construction Supervisor Gale Force Creations since 1997
Duties include creation of floor plans, elevations, construction drawings. Construction of cabinets and furniture.
• Freelance Designer for Univision since 1997
Responsibilities include drafting for in house renovations in Miami. Duties include creation of floor plans, elevations, construction drawings and 3D modeling with fly-through animations. Also, graphics on VizRT live on-air 3D rendering system. In addition, construction of cabinets, furniture and displays including carpentry and painting.
• Freelance Designer Discovery/TLC Networks 1996 - 1997
Responsibilities include art direction and construction, in Miami and Washington DC
• Staff Scenic Designer and Construction Coordinator for PBS network from 1983-1996
Responsibilities include design drafting and construction for all in house renovations in Miami, New York, Washington DC, Delray Beach, and many other locations. Duties included creation of floor plans, elevations, construction drawings. Also responsible for graphics, 3-D Design, and Scenery. Supervision of full-time production staff, subcontractors, warehouse, shop and studio. Procurement of materials and supplies, including coordination of capital budgets and requests, purchase orders, check requisitions, expense reports. Production of computer-generated designs and graphics using industry-standard software. Construction supervisor for in-house renovations including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, plastering, painting and HVAC.
• Propmasters, Miami Florida 1986- 2005
Prop builder, Craftsman, Carpenter, Set Designer, Draftsman and 3D modeling.
• Other Scenic References
IASTE 477 & 600, Galavision, Telefutura, Florida Grand Opera, Coconut Grove Playhouse, Miami Beach TOPA, South Florida Shakespeare Festival, On Location Props, Great Southern Studios. Commercials - Florida Lotto, Kraft Spanish, Goya Foods, Isotoner gloves, Toyota and Miami Herald. .
• Performing Resume
Jim Henson Productions - Art of the Muppets, tour Puppeteer. Six Flags Amusement Parks - Flagship Follies Puppet musical stage show, Perthy Pelican puppet improv show, Stage Manager and Puppet Master, with over 2000 shows over three seasons. Norton Gallery Theater - The Algonquin Set and Scapino. Barry University Theater, lead roles in The Lark, Bullshot Crummond, The King Stag. Barry University Puppet Theater, Master Puppeteer starring in The Monkey King and Everyman.
• Software
AutoCAD, 3D Studio, Vectorworks, Photoshop, Illustrator, VizRT, Filemaker, After Effects, Premiere, MS Word, Excel, Access, and Visio.

Computer hardware, systems and network support specialist
CompTIA A+ and Network+ Certifications, June 2002

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