Tan Ünsalan
About
Education
I hold a B.A. in Cinema & Television from Anadolu University (2023) and I am completing an M.A. in Visual Communication Design & Media at Marmara University in Istanbul. My graduate coursework focuses on the role of AI in creative production, how generative methods can support pre-production, look development, and post.
International exchange programs in Germany and Croatia broadened my understanding of production cultures. At Hochschule RheinMain (Wiesbaden) I studied audio, video, and sound production. In Croatia I worked inside a production company environment. Film camps across Turkey trained me to develop, plan, and execute short projects under tight schedules.
Work
I currently serve as one of two leads of the AI Team at Hacıyatmaz AI in Istanbul. I design and maintain end-to-end pipelines that combine generative tools with established film and motion-design practice. My scope includes brief translation, look development, prompt strategy, shot planning, iterative tests, compositing, edit supervision, delivery to spec, and documentation for reproducibility.
Prior work spans motion design and editing across commercial, social, and educational formats. Projects include weekly promo systems, channel packages for creators, and motion graphics for a children’s instrument book developed with the Presidential Symphony Orchestra of Turkey (QR-linked animations synchronized to audio). Freelance and university projects kept me active on set and in the edit room, building reliable habits around version control, naming, and smooth team handoffs.
Purpose & Approach
I focus on balancing creative ideas with a clear and practical production process. I work by defining goals, testing ideas early, and improving the work step by step to deliver on time. I use generative AI when it is useful, while relying on traditional production skills to keep the results solid.
My background in music and performance helps me with timing and rhythm in editing and animation. I also have experience in working on set and collaborating with teams. I aim to keep my workflow clear and organized so the final work is both visually strong and easy to manage in production.