Matthew Bilton

Work History

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  Layout Artist

  Available

  September 2018 - Present
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  Technicolor

  January 2017 - December 2017
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  Layout Artist

  Arc Productions

  August 2015 - August 2016

  

• Creative Director / Owner

  Alluvion Studios

  August 2014 - August 2015

  Stellenbosch

  Alluvion is the professional vehicle for my creative output. Recently I have focused on reestablishing the business and procuring clients. Focused on Brand Design and Logos for a number of new and existing businesses including World of Adventure, BillFlow Superponix, Grant van Zyl Certified Wealth Planning, The Tree Clothing Co., Fragile Rhino, LoadHunter.co.za, Fortitude Digital Studios.
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  Previs Artist

  Bron Studios

  November 2012 - June 2014

  I'm charged with establishing and refining character and camera blocking at sequence and shot level. Working closely with the Director of Photography and Editors, I set up shots in 3D based on storyboards, script and animatics.
  I also support the Animation and Lighting Departments with camera technicalities and work closely with the Pipeline team to implement and refine our Previs and Layout Toolsets.
  My focus is on crafting clear, efficient and entertaining 3D Animatics that accurately convey the intended Direction of our productions. I also work closely with the DP on cameras and lenses to create the visual language of our shows. Additional tasks include Set and Asset Scouting and Post-Animation Camera Polish.
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  Jr. Instructor for Digital Character Animation

  Vancouver Film School

  June 2012 - November 2012

  Vancouver, Canada Area

  At VFS I instructed classes as required with specific focus on Visual Storytelling and Animatics. I assisted Instructors with delivery of course content in the Digital Character Animation Program.
  I also facilitated smooth operation of Program by assisting with management of resources, grades and curriculum. Mentoring of students in Story Development, Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, Rigging, Animation, Rendering and Production.

• Owner

  Alluvion Digital Video Co.

  January 2002 - 2011

  Used Alluvion as professional vehicle for creative output. Controlled daily operations from new client acquisition to generating creative content. Managed corporate accounts, administration and client liaising. Managed IT hardware and software for business needs. Portfolio includes Corporate Videos, Retail DVDs, Theatrical Trailers and Convention/Conference Media.
  Clients and Project Highlights include:
  • The Lamb (Feature Film) - Animated Storyboards into full-length animatic.
  • Kalahari.net - South Africa’s Leading online retail store, Promo Videos for “Sell Your Stuff” Campaign.
  • The Lausanne Movement, Cape Town 2010 Congress - Created Official Logo Animation for Conference.
  • TSICFF 2010 - Promo Videos, Festival Motion Branding & Marketing Content. Compiled, edited & encoded 17 Feature Film screening programs.
  • Hopeville (Feature Film) - Theatrical Trailers for Cinema, Web & Broadcast & Retail DVD for South Africa.
  • SA Best Practice of the Year Awards (‘08 & ‘09) - Created Animated Presentations for Annual Awards Gala.
  • Motorola Product (RED) - Post production for Documentary on the Morija Printing Works in Lesotho.
  • Waterberg / Elements (a Top Ten Golf Destination in South Africa) - Post Production on 5-minute promo.
  • A Dance for Bethany (Feature Film) - Theatrical Trailers & Retail DVD for South Africa.
  • Intertainment - Editing of on-board programming for Intercape Bus Liners. 6x 3hr DVDs produced quarterly.
  • Jesusbytes - Post Production on 3 episodic short films.
  • Green Building Council of South Africa - Created Motion Branding & Promotional Video for Convention.
  • Take2.co.za - Crafted new template-driven promotional advertisement.
  • Predictable Champion - Produced Pilot episode for Sales Training Program.
  • Faith Happens (Feature Film) - 15s Trailer & Retail DVD for South African Market.
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• Brand Manager

  Bilton Wines

  January 2007 - January 2008

  Managed new and existing products with general managerial duties. Controlled and refined company Brand and established brand consistency guidelines. Spearheaded creation of Sir Percy, the flagship wine. Creative direction for Website.
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  Double Negative

  ? - Present