About My Digital Mind
I've been working with computer graphics for ten years now, all while expanding my knowledge and skill for creating digital graphics. My Digital Mind was created in July of 2002 as a portfolio for all of my graphics (formerlly known as Digital Mind Creations at digital-mind.net).

Go to the resource section for tutorials, downloads and links that may prove to be helpful if you're into graphic or web design.

About Me
MeMy name is Melissa Mancuso. I'm a 25 year old freelance graphic and web designer in Central New Jersey, USA. I started computer graphics in 1999, first as a hobby, then as a profession. The first time I used Adobe Photoshop was in my Photography class during my senior year in High School. Before that, I used Jasc Paint Shop Pro. After high school, I went to a county college to obtain an associates degree in New Media Technology, where I was introduced to the Macromedia Suite; I also recieved a certification in web development. I recently graduated from the Graphic Design and Animation program at the Chubb Institute (now the Anthem Institute) in North Brunswick, New Jersey to put finishing touches on my knowledge. There, I learned more advanced aspects of the Adobe and Macromedia Suites, as well as 3D animation in Discreet 3D Studio Max.

I working full time as a Web Content Specialist at Local Wisdom, Inc. in Somerset, New Jersey. Through them, I am currently consulting on-site at Johnson & Johnson in New Brunswick as one of the content managers for jnj.com. I also do freelance work through BlueWater Marketing in Metuchen as well as other misc projects obtained through word-of-mouth or the Chubb graduate offices.

The Rundown
Birthday
  • November 17, 1982

Current Residence
  • New Jersey, USA

Degrees
  • A.A.S. in New Media Technology
  • Web Development Certified
  • Graphic Design & Animation Certified

Hobbies
  • Computer Graphic Design and Animation (2D & 3D), Web Design, Hand Coding HTML, Photography (including touching up & manipulating photos), Nature Hikes, Drawing, Skiing, Cooking, Working Out

Tools of Trade
  • Adobe Design Premium CS3
  • Photomatrix Pro 3
  • 3D Studio Max

Camera Equipment
  • Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
  • Canon EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 II
  • Canon EF 70-200 F4.0 L IS USM
  • Canon EF-S 55-250mm F/4-5.6 IS
  • UV, Fluorescent and Polarizer Filters