Michael Evangelista

Work History

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  3D Animator

  Lost Cosmonauts

  November 2022 - August 2023
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  3D Animator

  Rooster Teeth

  August 2021 - November 2022
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  Video Editor/Motion Graphics Artist

  AmazeVR

  June 2019 - April 2021

  - Created and composited motion graphics and effects for stereoscopic VR videos using After Effects.
  - Edited interactive, choose-your-own-adventure style VR narratives from assembly to final cut, including sound mixing and color grading.
  - Executed solutions for technical problems that arise with VR footage, including stabilization and video misalignment.
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  President

  Film & Photography Society at UCLA

  June 2018 - June 2019

  Los Angeles

  -Supervised all administrative responsibilities for the largest student-run filmmaking organization in UCLA.
  -Led a team of eight board members in organizing our quarterly short film productions.
  -Developed and led workshops to teach our members the basics of film set etiquette, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.
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  Post Production Intern

  AmazeVR

  June 2017 - June 2019

  Greater Los Angeles Area

  -Conceptualized, filmed, and edited 180° videos for publication on the Amaze VR app, at the time the top free app on the Oculus store.
  -Established a Proxy workflow to quickly edit and finalize 4k videos.
  -Handled multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines and with minimal supervision.
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  Motion Graphic Designer

  Self Employed

  June 2016 - June 2019

  -Animated kinetic typography stage visuals for The Lonely Island's 2018 concert at Clusterfest
  -Created animated infographics and title sequences for a video package for Riot Games, broadcast during the League of Legends College Championship Finals
  -Animated motion graphics for a promotional video for SoFi Inc, focusing on maintaining brand identity and advertising their services to potential business partners
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  Director of Internal Affairs

  Film & Photography Society at UCLA

  June 2017 - June 2018

  -Managed club events and socials for the largest filmmaking club in UCLA.
  -Acted as the intermediary between club members and the executive board.
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  Motion Design Intern

  Do LaB, Inc.

  January 2018 - March 2018

  - Designed and animated Instagram story panels for the official Lightning in a Bottle Instagram account.
  - Created animated gifs for posting on various Do LaB social media accounts.
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  Director of External Affairs

  Film & Photography Society at UCLA

  June 2016 - June 2017

  -Managed the club website, IMDb pages, and social media presence, which lead to a 50% increase in first year and transfer student club membership.
  -Supervised the club's Design Media Team in designing the club's apparel and promotional content.
  -Supervised all aspects of finance, production, and editing of a short film titled “JP” which won Best Editing and Best Live Action in UCLA's Short Takes Film Festival.

• Video Production Assistant Senior

  UCLA Studio 22

  October 2015 - June 2017

  UCLA

  -Created motion graphics and videos consistent with UCLA's brand identity.
  -Performed outreach to clubs and organizations in UCLA to recruit members to the studio's Multi Media Artists Collective program.
  -Created instructional material and conducted workshops to improve staff video editing efficiency.
  -Utilized broadcast equipment including switchers, Teradeks, and green screens to cover events and stream live content to the UCLA student body.