Matthew B.

Matthew B. has a diverse and extensive work experience. Matthew is currently working as the Head of Previs at Jellyfish Pictures since 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Previs/Layout Lead at Axis Studios from 2021 to 2022, and as a Layout Supervisor at Axis Studios from 2020 to 2021. In 2020, they participated in the Unreal Fellowship for Virtual Production at Epic Games. Before that, they worked at DNEG as a Lead Layout/Previs Artist for Feature Animation from 2020 to 2020, and as a Feature Animation Layout Artist from 2018 to 2020. From 2017 to 2018, Matthew worked at Mikros Image as a Lead Layout Artist and a Senior Layout Artist. Matthew also gained experience as a Layout Artist - 3D Generalist at Arc Productions from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, Matthew has entrepreneurial experience as the Creative Director and Owner of Alluvion Studios from 2014 to 2015. Their earlier career also includes work as a Lead Previs Artist and Previs Artist at Bron Studios from 2012 to 2014, as well as a Jr. Instructor for Digital Character Animation at Vancouver Film School in 2012.

Matthew B. has a diverse education history in the field of animation and visual arts. Matthew attended Bishops Diocesan College from 1989 to 1998 and matriculated from there. In 1999, they enrolled at Stellenbosch University and completed a Bachelor of Drama degree with a specialization in Visual and Performing Arts.

Matthew then pursued their interest in animation by attending the Universal Computer Arts Academy from 2005 to 2006, where they focused on computer animation. During this time, they also attended The Animation School (UCAA) to further develop their skills in animation.

In 2011, Matthew attended Vancouver Film School, where they obtained a diploma in Animation through their DCA program.

Additionally, Matthew has obtained several certifications related to animation. In 2005, they completed the 3DStudio Max Fundamentals certification from Discreet / Autodesk. The following year, they obtained certifications in Maya Character and Maya Essentials from Autodesk.

Based on the available information, Matthew B.'s education history suggests a strong passion for animation, with a focus on both traditional and computer animation techniques.