Summary
Hi, I'm Michael I am currently a 3D Animator & VFX Artist, I specialise in 3D Animation & VFX.
I have 4 years experience at Ulster University, Belfast working in teams on group projects involving 3D Modelling, Rigging, Texturing, Animating & Rendering out scenes to produce high quality assets for various 3D environments.
I am experienced in industry software: Autodesk Maya, Blender, Substance Painter, Unreal Engine 5, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Animate, Adobe Premiere Pro & ZBrush, etc.
I hope to work professionally in an Animation Studio and create new opportunities for myself to gain more experience and further my career in Animation, VFX & Virtual Production.
Skills
Software proficiency
Reel
Experience
- Volunteer Compositor (Crew Call) at Enter Yes LtdBelfast, Northern Ireland, GBFebruary 2025 - February 2025
• Attended the studio, engaged in HUGO'S DESK Tutorials for NUKE Composting in VFX.
• Gained studio experience, assisting skills and knowledge for VFX in Compositing shots. - Designer / Developer at GetSociableBelfast, Northern Ireland, GBJanuary 2025 - February 2025
• Investigated user experience design requirements for the GetSociable website and app.
• Produced UX design solutions through wireframes, visual and graphic designs, flow diagrams, storyboards, site maps, and prototypes.
• Designed UI elements and tools such as navigation menus, search boxes, tabs, and widgets.
• Tested UI elements such as CTAs, banners, page layouts, page designs, page flows, and target links for landing pages.
• Collaborated with the marketing team, and internal and external designers to ensure the creation and delivery of tailored experiences for the digital user. - Digital Development Assistant at Copacetic Business Solutions LtdBelfast, Northern Ireland, GBJanuary 2024 - July 2024
• Attained advanced training in Microsoft Office Apps, Adobe Creative Suite & Autodesk Maya software.
• Created animations and graphics for the business following a Maya Content Script.
• Designed Handbooks & Newsletters for HR Services and Marketing Development.
• Attended Marketing and local business events with the Copacetic team e.g. The Black Box.
• Certified by industry professional Caroline Samia at a business course seminar at Labour Relations Agency, Belfast