I am a visual effects artist.  Visual effects, to me, are like magical illusions.  I am fascinated and excited by the fusion of amazing creative visuals and the technical structuring and processes behind them.  I have a clear vision and understanding of the visual effects pipeline.  I have come to discover that the world of visual effects is where I truly want to be as an artist

My process starts by discussing an idea with the client.  It is my job to interpret visually what they want to achieve.  Once I have a good understanding of the vision they are looking for I start with research.  I must ensure that what I am creating can achieve the look the client desires.  As part of my research, I collect images and other works that have influenced or inspired the idea.  I then draw thumbnails of the concept.  From there, depending on the project, I choose the appropriate application to realize the goal.  I experiment with different effects and techniques to see which has the most photorealistic appearance or stylistic look.  This is an evolving process; I do this to make sure every detail reaches the desired outcome.

Lord of the Rings, Pandorum, Dead Space, and Mass Effect are some of the movies and games that have inspired and influenced me.  Not only through their respective amazing visuals, but how seamlessly it complements a narrative.

Matthew Jimenez
mattjimenez01@gmail.com
813.484.2832

Matt Jimenez
Visual FX Artist
6738 Lake Rochester Ln
Gibsonton, FL, 33534
(813) 484-2832
mattjimenez01@gmail.co

EDUCATION:
Art Institute of Tampa, Tampa, FL – July 2012

Bachelor of Fine Art in Digital Film and Video Production

3.80 Honor Student

EXPERIENCE:
Ground Up Films, Ybor, FL - Nov 2011 – Feb 2012

VFX Lead / Culpepper Kurland “CK-Royale” - Commercial

Charged with compositing R3D footage (RED) followed by shattering informational text in Maya with various tools, including plug-ins, dynamics, particles and fluids.

Ground Up Films, Ybor, FL - Aug 2011 – Oct 2011

Freelance VFX Artist / Harris & Harris “Skyline”  - Commercial

Utilized Boujou (3D tracking) of aerial footage of Las Vegas to composite 3D informational text as well as planar tracking the shots and removing unwanted signs and other elements.  This commercial was delivered in a timely fashion and shown on rotation on local Las Vegas television channels.

Art Institute of Tampa, Tampa, FL - Senior Thesis Films

VFX Supervisor / A Stoney Sleep - Oct 2011 – Mar 2012

Compositing, 3D Modeling and 3D animation.

VFX Supervisor / Jackson - Sept 2011 – Dec 2011

Compositing, rig removal, wire removal and 2D animation.

VFX Supervisor / Blueberry Pale Ale - June 2011 – Jan 2012 “Best Florida Film – Sunscreen Film Festival”

Compositing, rig removal, wire removal, 2D animation, 3D animation and 3D dynamics.

Ground Up Films, Ybor, FL - Jan 2011 – Mar 2011

Freelance VFX Artist / TailGunner Joe “Money Game” - Music Video

Compositing and 2D animation.

ACHIEVEMENTS:
Art Institute of Tampa, Tampa, FL – Jul 2010 – Jan 2011

Film Group President / Rough Cut Film Group

Organized meetings and events.  Compiled and distributed lists of useful resources on a timely basis to 70 members of the organization.  Scheduled and mediated high profile guest speaking events.

SKILLS:
Fluids                      Compositing          2D and 3D Tracking              Audio Editing                        Web Design
Dynamics               Expressions           3D Modeling                           Image Manipulation             Script Editing
Particle systems    Rotoscoping          Film Editing                             DVD Authoring

SOFTWARE:
Adobe Creative Suite CS5.5                 Mocha AE                                Autodesk Maya 2012            BouJou 5
Final Cut Pro 7                                       DVD Studio Pro v4.2.2           Sound Track Pro v3.0.1        Final Draft 7