Online CV

Matttinsley@yahoo.com
07974249391


Matthew James Tinsley is skilled as an Animator (2D and 3D) using software such as Lightwave, Maya 4.5, After Effects and currently Shake. He has now specialized as a Digital Compositor for feature film. Matthew has experience of using Shake for features and commercials since August 2002. He has a strong history of directorial and producer roles in the field of graphic design, Short film production, Video Art and Large scale Audio-Visual presentation.
Matthew has traditional animation skills and a thorough understanding of art and communication coupling this with a wide experience of a range of software packages makes him an ideal candidate.
Matthew is an enthusiastic person with positively great aspirations for life. He has strong team skills learnt whilst on expedition in Ghana-West Africa with Raleigh International. He has been actively developing creative works for 5 years and has a string of successful credits to his name.

Credits to date

Five Children and IT – (Jim Hensons Creature Shop) – 3D Compositing. Grading.
Around the world in Eighty Days (Warner Bros.) – Green Screen Comps. – Color Correcting.
Muppet Babies 3D (The Jim Henson Company) – Color correction and basic comp.
Roto-lini Toilet Paper (Italy) – Basic comp/Cleanup.
Tomb Raider 2 (The Cradle of Life.) – Rig removal – 2D prep.
The Water Giant (Ogopogo) - Jim Hensons Creature Shop’s latest feature – Compositing, Rig removal, 2D-Prep using Shake.
Sesame Street 4D (Universal) – Compositing, Rig removal and decisive role on editorial and delivery team. This project was for in 3D stereoscope for an IMAX style cinema in Universal theme park - Japan.
Leo Pops – (Commercial) – Alcoholic drink Ad. Comping 2D elements.
Meta - Short film Directed and Produced by Matthew Tinsley. Elements of 3D animation merge with Digital video and Super 8 to fictionally discuss ethics of genetic engineering.
Corporate Design - 3D Animation and Logo Design of the prestigous nightclub ‘Candy Store’.
Symbiosis – Using sound to light technology, this 15min journey takes the viewer through nature and science - Incorporating 2D and 3D animation with 16mm footage shot around Devon and Cornwall.
Breakin’ - 30 min production documenting elements of the Hip-hop generation.



Qualifications – Chronological order

BA (Hons) Photomedia and Design Communication - 2.1 – June 2002
Professional Qualifying Examination / British Institute of Professional Photographers – Distinction June 2002
Chartered Institute of Marketing Award – June 2002
Raleigh International Millennium Awards Expedition and survival Award – June 2001
HND Media Production – June 2000
NCFE Photography – June 1998
National Diploma in Media Studies – June 1998

Work history
Jim Hensons Creature Shop - Started in editorial and worked up to compositor in this highly acclaimed special effects company.

The Visualnauts - Founder member of successful digital media collective, displaying video and slide imagery throughout events in the southwest. Web design, animation, corporate design and film production have been completed under the umbrella title of The Visualnauts.

www.labmeta.net

Brand Marketing - Liaising with local media, PR and facilitating publicity campaigns, market research and sponsorship of events

Multi Screen Presentation - a 40min multimedia show utilizing slides, live DJ and video. Presenting the work of Raleigh International volunteers in Ghana - West Africa.

Personal Details –
British Passport, Uk resident.
Date of Birth 14 - 8 - 1980
Full Clean Driving License