matt gilligan

compositing lead

About

I am an animation generalist proficient with a range of creative software packages and a proven ability to work to deadlines. I am constantly striving to build on my abilities and am excited to face new opportunities to develop as an artist.

Country

canada

City

vancouver

Industry

broadcast media

Skill

animation, after effects, photoshop, 3d modeling, premiere, flash animation, maya, cinema 4d, final cut pro, concept development, storyboarding, character animation, compositing, motion graphics, computer animation, video editing, adobe photoshop, adobe premiere pro

Experience

compositing lead

titmouse

motion designer

blink media works

2017-3 - 2017-9 · 7 mos

work placement

tern digital

2012-7 - 2012-7 · 1 mo

Generated a range of digital work including animation and still images for use on in house productions both within Tern and Story Mechanics. http://thestorymechanics.com/

assistant video editor

endemol shine uk

2014-8 - 2015-5 · 10 mos

Edited video content and designed graphic and animated assets for a variety of dedicated Youtube channels including Legends of Gaming, Rulem Sports and Icon UK.

animator

digimania

2013-2 - 2014-4 · 1 yr 3 mos

Zubox Tv was created with the task of showcasing the potential of in house animation software (Muvizu Pro) which, when integrated with Maya and After Effects allowed a small team and I to produce a weekly ten minute sports entertainment show. When Zubox merged with Muvizu in 2013 to become Digimania my role diversified as we began working more closely with global entertainment companies to contribute to the development of their intellectual property. I worked to create motion graphic assets and pitch documents as part of a creative team of animators and producers.

junior motion designer

compost creative

2015-5 - 2016-12 · 1 yr 8 mos

Assisting in the creation of motion graphics for a variety of clients including Sky, BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Unicef, National Geographic and The Discovery channel.

gen up delegate

trcmedia

2012-6 - 2012-7 · 2 mos

5 week industry training programme ran by Channel 4 and TRC Media. Included placements at Channel 4’s headquarters, BBC Scotland and a variety of talks and personal development workshops with industry professionals covering a wide range of the varying avenues of digital media.

Education

the glasgow school of art singapore

animation

2010-1 - 2011-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Developed a range skills within specific animation disciplines such as 3D modelling, lighting, texturing, compositing and character animation in addition to furthering my ability to develop an idea from a script through to a final cut. I conducted research into production design which culminated in the short film, Worship,. This was a companion piece to my dissertation which dealt with technology addiction. Specifically, society's relationship with the internet. Activities and Societies: Studied several additional elective subjects including Compositing, Sound for the moving image and Core Research Skills.

queen's university belfast

film

2006-1 - 2009-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Acquired fundamentals of film across a range of styles and genres. I produced a number of short films and acquired a practical working knowledge of shooting and production. My dissertation focused on western remakes of Asian cinema, using Akira Kurosawa as a case study, while considering how the films from both regions influence each other. I was awarded a second class honours, first division bachelor of arts degree. Activities and Societies: Filmed, edited and produced DVD on behalf of SWOT charity fashion show (qub.ac.uk/sites/swot)