Matthew London
Animator and Editor
Cover Letter
I am a diligent hard working individual that is eager to master the subjects of Post Production, Animation, and Visual Effects. I specialize in Autodesk Maya, Adobe CS5, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro. I have an Associate Degree in Digital Art and Animation from Macomb Community College. The syllabus covered Graphics, Typography, and Animation. I also obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Media and Information from Michigan State University specializing in film, story, and editing techniques. I am interested in a career path dealing with character animation, editing, Visual FX, and motion graphics. I work well with others and excel as a team player.
Objective
Obtain a job in the Game, TV, Film, or Animation Industry
Skills
Specialize in Video Editing and Character Animation
Knowledge and experience in Maya, Adobe After Effects, CS5, Avid, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Final Cut 7
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND RECOGNITION
Lead Editor for “Sideshow” at MSU “A student film group”
Lead Editor for Final film class
Member/Animator of “Spartosoft” a game production group at MSU
Editor for “Giraffe House” at MSU (A student film group)
At Macomb I was part of the Habitat for Humanity volunteering in the soup kitchens and the building and demolishing of houses. Totaling around 60 hours.
Summa Cum Laude Macomb Community College
Deans list 6/6 semesters at MCC
Member of the National Honor Society
Work experience
Programs
Maya
Avid
Mocha Pro
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premiere Pro
Final Cut Pro 7
CS5
Mental Ray
Skills
Hard working
Diligent
Team player
2010 - present
2010 - present
August 2012 – December 2012 Such Video Lansing, MI
Intern
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Wrote, shot, and edited a bi-weekly, magazine format educational program
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Aired on WKAR “PBS affiliate” East Lansing MI
2011 - 2012 SIDESHOW East Lansing, MI
Lead Editor
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Ran a team of editors for a student run organization that resembles a production company
2011- May 2013 Michigan State University East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts in Media & Information
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Specialization in Animation, Film, and TV
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Deans List
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GPA of 3.56
2013 summer Mass Media in the UK
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Studied media in the UK (BBC, ads, books, and News)
2008 – May 2011 Macomb Community College Warren, MI
Associates Degree in Digital Art and Animation
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Graduated Summa Cum Laude
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Deans List (6/6 semesters)
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GPA of 3.89/4.0
Education
Other experience
• Starbucks - Supervisor/Barista - 1 year
• Abercrombie and Fitch - Impact - 5 years
• Securitas - Security Guard - 8 months
• Panera Bread - Line - 2 years