ABOUT

Tyson Ruhge is a Graphic Designer and Video Producer native to Nebraska, currently located in Omaha. He went to Southeast Community College in Lincoln and graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Visual Arts. Here he learned the fundamentals of art along with layout and technical computer skills necessary to be proficient in the Adobe Suite and more.

After graduation Tyson moved to Chicago where he attended Film School 3 semesters where he learned all aspects of Video Production with a focus on Editing and Post Production. While still in school at Columbia in 2014, he started up his own business Obscure Diamond Productions with a long time friend. The business services include Graphic Design, Video Production and Photography. While continuing to run Obscure Diamond, Tyson took a job at the Lacuna Artist Loft’s in Chicago as a Creative Director and Event Coordinator/Planner. There he learned the whole process of creating, producing, and running large scale events. Since 2015, Obscure Diamond Productions has been Tyson’s sole focus.

EDUCATION

Gretna High School
2004-2008
Graphic Design I & II

University of Nebraska – Lincoln
2008-2009
Studied Fine Art

Southeast Community College – Lincoln
2009-2012
Associate’s Degree in Visual Arts

Columbia College – Chicago
2012-2013 (3 Semesters)
Studied Film & Video Production

WORK HISTORY

Obscure Diamond Productions
2014 – Present
Owner // Graphic Designer // Video Producer
Creating Graphics of All Sorts
Video Pre-Production // Storyboarding
Daily Business Communication
Marketing

Lacuna Artist Lofts
2013 – 2015
Creative Director // Events Coordinator
Art Direction for Building/Events
Planning & Producing Large Scale Events
Running Events

Art F/X Screen Printing
2012
Internship // Pre-Production
Prepare Files For Screen Print
Art Creation/Design for Clients