"Latin Grammy Celebra"

is a musical tribute to the Latin Grammy winners of the past.The show was staged at The Bank United Center, University of Miami, Florida. My scenic design elements included floor plans, elevations and construction drawings, with 3d models.

Univision Network
"Premios Juventud"


"Premios Juventud" is an annual musical youth award show. The set design included my floor plans, elevations, construction drawings and lighting plots, with 3d models. The show was built at Propmasters Miami and staged at the Bank United Center, University of Miami, Florida.

Galavision Network
"Acceso Maximo"

"Acceso Maximo" is a weekly entertainment news show airing in the U.S. and over twenty countries on the Galavision network.

The set features led monitors, recessed neon lighting and light boxes with interchangeable back lit graphics. This set shares a studio with five other shows, so it all strikes into a small truck and can roll away with built in wheeled platforms.
The set design included floor plan, elevations and construction drawings, with 3d model renderings. Entire design was delivered to shop via email. Because of my decades long relationship with Propmasters Miami, I have the confidence to know the job will be done exactly the way I want it.

"Premio lo Nuestro"
annual musical award show.


The set design included floor plan, elevation and construction drawings, with 3d model renderings. These shows are done at the Knight Center theater in downtown Miami, Florida.

Display Booths for Gulfstream Racetrack
This display design included my color renderings, animated presentation, floor plans, elevations, construction drawings with 3d models. This was a small job but important client for the medium sized scene shop.

3D Mechanical Vectorworks Drawings for Univision Network

These are two different designs I created for a motorized monitor bracket, for "Lente Loco" show on Univision Network. The design called for actuators and electrical components to drive bracket be hidden and still maintain a sleek, retro, aerodynamic look.

The bracket also needed to articulate in multiple positions. Strong enough to accommodate the weight of a large flat screen monitor and not sway or rock excessively when in motion.

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Univision "Primer Impacto"

"Primer Impacto" is a daily news show seen all over the world. The set design included floor plan, elevation and construction drawings, with 3d model renderings. These shows are done in Miami, Florida. One interesting feature is the illusion of depth in a average size studio. There are covers concealing the large monitor when not in use, that rise up to reveal the monitor live on camera.

PBS Network Shows

PBS "Sunshine Cuisine" Miami

Sunshine Cuisine aired on 179 television stations nationwide, including the top 25 television viewing markets.
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PBS "World Business Review"
Washington D.C.

The scenic design elements included several color renderings, floor plans, elevations and construction drawings, with 3d models. The client was able to view the set from all angles before the build at Great Southern Studios in North Miami. The set was shipped to Atlantic Video in Washington DC.

PBS "Nightly Business Report" Miami, New York and Washington D.C.
As the staff Scenic Designer with PBS Affiliate WPBT 2 for eleven years, I provided color renderings, floor plans, elevations and construction drawings, with 3d models. My supervisors were able to view the set from all angles before the build. Along with this set were smaller satellite sets for the News bureaus in New York City and Washington DC. I also designed and built control rooms and edit bays in the New York and Washington bureaus.

More Sets and Props PBS WPBT in Miami

TLC "Death By Chocolate " &
"The Burgermeisters"

"Death by Chocolate" and it's companion "The Burgermeisters" aired on The Learning Channel for two seasons in Prime Time and on AM Saturdays. Host is C.I.A. Chef Marcel Desaulniers of the Trellis of Williamsburg, VA.

Commercials

I have designed and created scenery and props along with effect and product table top work for over fifty commercials with Johnson Burnett, Backyard, Feldot Productions and others. Credits include Pepsi, Hebrew National Hot Dogs, Planters Peanuts and Miller Beer.
The scenic design elements included floor plans, elevations and construction drawings, with 3d models. The client was able to view the set from all angles before the build at Propmasters Miami.

This was shot at Miami Five Studios and features latin singer Thalia leaving the "Big K" theater and meeting a throng of fans.

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

IATSE Local 477 Studio Mechanic Set Designer - Draftsman, Shop Craftsman, Set Dresser 1996 - 2016
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More than a decade experience in Vectorworks, SketchUp, AutoCAD, 3D Studio, Cinema 4D, Photoshop, Illustrator, VizRT, Filemaker, After Effects, Premiere, MS Word, Excel, Access and Visio.
Certified Hardware, Systems and Network Support
CompTIA A+ and Network+ Certifications and InfoComm AV Technologist and Project Management Certifications.

Experience
Set Designer, Draftsman for FOX Television Pilot Miami, 2015.

Joe Saitta Designs 1996 - Present
Design, drafting and construction of Displays, Props, Special Effects and Scenery in Miami, New York, and Washington DC. Recent projects include displays for 2012 Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show and Miami International Auto Show. Commercials at Ice Palace Studios and Music Videos at Great Southern Studios in Miami.


IATSE 500 Stagehand, Carpenter and Rigging for MTV "EMA" Show, Bayfront Amphitheater Miami, 2014.

IATSE 500 Stagehand, Carpenter and Rigging for LOGO TV "NewNowNext" Show, Kimpton Beachcomber, Miami Beach, 2014.

Set Construction and Scenic Painter 2011 USA Networks "Burn Notice" construction of Signs, Scenery, Props and Set Painter.

Staff Designer for Univision Networks 1997- 2007.
Floor plans, elevations, construction drawings and 3D modeling with fly-over animated presentations. Graphics on VizRT, Vis Artist live on-air 3D rendering system. Construction of Scenery, Props, Special Effects, cabinets, furniture and displays including carpentry and painting. Drafting for in house renovations in Miami corporate office and news bureau in Washington DC.

Staff Scenic Designer and Construction Coordinator for WPBT Miami PBS Network from 1984-1996.
Design, drafting for renovations in Miami, New York, Washington DC, Delray Beach and many other locations. Duties included creation of floor plans, elevations, construction drawings. Graphics, 3-D design, props, special effects 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 and expense reports.

Propmasters Miami, Florida 1985-86 1997-2000
Prop Builder, Carpenter and Scenic Painter. Credits include Pepsi "Whale's Tail", Wendy's Commercials with Dave Thomas, Miami Vice - Glenn Frey Grammy Night Pepsi Commercial and Don Jonhson HBO special.

Other Props and Scenic References
IATSE 477 Movie Set Dresser and Props. Member since 1996
IASTE 500 Theater and Trade Show Technician
Miami Beach Convention Center, Ft. Lauderdale Convention Center, Florida Grand Opera, Coconut Grove Playhouse, Jackie Gleason Theater Miami Beach.
Commercials - Florida Lotto, Kraft, Planters, KMart, Sears, Hebrew National Hot Dogs, Pepsi, Goya Foods, Isotoner gloves, Toyota and Miami Herald.

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