Matthew Steidl

Work History

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  Lecturer

  California State University, Long Beach

  January 2017 - Present

  Long Beach, California, United States

  I teach several regular courses as part of CSULB film division's post production track, including 3d animation and digital media production. Using primarily Autodesk and Adobe software, I focus on demonstrating the pipeline used in VFX and CG animation studios for students.
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  Visual Effects Artist

  Encore VFX

  February 2014 - May 2020

  Hollywood, CA

  I have served numerous artistic roles for episodic television, including digital compositor and character rigger. I have also done ample on set supervision, as well as acted as a show coordinator for the studio.
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  Animation Professor

  California State University, Long Beach

  August 2017 - May 2020

  Long Beach, CA

  I teach courses in 2d and 3d digital animation, using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Autodesk Maya, and Adobe Substance Painter. I also mentor students individually to develop personal projects.
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  Animation Instructor

  University of Southern California

  September 2013 - December 2013

  Florence, Italy

  I designed and taught a university course in 3d animation using Autodesk Maya as the primary software of instruction. I conducted lectures, labs, and ultimately mentored each student individually to create original final projects. Students gained a solid grounding in all aspects of the CG animation pipeline, as well as ancillary software packages (photoshop, after effects, premiere, etc). The course was for a study abroad program in Florence, Italy.
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  Stereoscopic Depth Artist

  Stereo D

  April 2013 - July 2013

  Burbank, CA

  I created depth maps to drive stereoscopic post conversion for Pacific Rim, RIPD, Wolverine, Percy Jackson II, and James Cameron's documentary Deep Sea Challenge.
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  CG Animator

  Blind

  February 2013 - March 2013

  Santa Monica/Long Beach

  I did freelance work for several commercials. My responsibilities have included 3d layout, animation, character rigging, rendering, and editing.
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  Camera Layout TD

  Rhythm & Hues Studios

  June 2012 - February 2013

  El Segundo, CA

  I created original camera animation for VFX sequences in Percy Jackson II: The Sea of Monsters using R&H proprietary animation software. I also provided technical support for animators & FX artists. During my down time I also gave studio tours in Japanese.
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  Student Assistant

  University of Southern California

  August 2010 - May 2012

  I helped teach animation and software concepts to students during lab hours, including motion capture and character rigging. I also assisted professors with administrative tasks relating to class.

• Animator

  Bite Size LLC

  May 2011 - June 2011

  Los Angeles, CA

  I created character and effects animation for the feature length documentary Bite Size using Adobe Flash.

• Summer Intern

  Tokyo Broadcasting System Television

  June 2010 - August 2010

  Tokyo, Japan

  I designed and created a 40 second 2d/3d animation for the opening sequence of "Cat Chat", a television show broadcast weekly on BS-TBS during 2011. My producer was Norico Wada.
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  Rhythm & Hues Studios

  ? - Present