Graham Harris
About Graham Harris
Graham Harris is a 3D Graphics Designer and Animator with extensive experience in broadcast graphics. He has worked at SuperSport and Vizrt, contributing to various projects across Africa and specializing in training and software development.
Work at SuperSport
Graham Harris has been employed at SuperSport as a Graphics Specialist and Broadcast Developer since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for creating and managing graphics for various sports broadcasts. His work contributes to the visual presentation of sports events, enhancing viewer engagement and experience. Harris's position in Randburg, Johannesburg, allows him to collaborate with a team focused on delivering high-quality broadcast graphics.
Work at Vizrt
Harris has been working at Vizrt as a 3D Graphics Designer and Animator since 2013. His role involves designing and animating graphics for broadcast applications, utilizing advanced software tools to create visually appealing content. His experience at Vizrt spans over 11 years, during which he has developed skills in various aspects of graphics design and animation, contributing to the company's reputation in the broadcasting industry.
Education and Expertise
Graham Harris studied at multiple educational institutions, including Hoerskool Driehoek and the Academy of Sound Engineering, where he earned a Diploma in Post Production Sound and FCP Video Editing from 2010 to 2012. He also attended Triangulum Private Learning Centre. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in graphics design and animation, enhancing his capabilities in the broadcasting field.
Training and Development Initiatives
Harris has conducted training services for various organizations, including Viz Artist Touchscreen and Graphics Scripting training for AZAM TV in Tanzania in April 2016. He has also performed on-site installations and led training classes for Vizrt software across several African countries, including Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique, Botswana, Nigeria, and Mauritius between 2014 and 2016. These initiatives demonstrate his commitment to knowledge sharing and skill development in the industry.
Achievements in Graphics Design
Harris has made significant contributions to various projects, including programming a custom standalone control application in C# Visual Studio for the eNCA news graphics package during its 2015 upgrade. He utilized Viz World to create Earth Zoom intro graphics for the SuperSport Soccer World Cup 2014 Brazil Stadiums. Additionally, he developed a control surface for a virtual studio that integrated 3D election bars graphics with Viz World maps for the Kenya NTV Elections in 2017.