Matthew Nowicki DuVall
Lighting & Compositing

OBJECTIVE

To continuously to grow as a visual artist; creating inspiring images via visual effects.

EDUCATION

Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA (2007-2011)
 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Effects Major, Technical Direction Minor
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL (2006-2007)
 Media Communications Major

SKILLS

Maya, Houdini, 3ds Max, Mental Ray, V-Ray, Shake, Nuke, PFTrack, Boujou, Mari, After Effects, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Avid, Mocha/Motor
Operating Systems: Linux, Mac OS X, Windows

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Rhythm & Hues (2010-present)
 Compositing Technical Director, El Segundo, CA
 Credits include: “Hop”, “Mr. Popper’s Penguins”, “Big Miracl”, “Chronicle”, “The Life of Pi”

Tricycle Studios (2007-2010)
 Videographer/Motion Graphics Artist/Digital Lighter/Compositor, Tampa, FL
 Worked both under direction and individually to create animation, video, print and web-based media.

BBC America/Top Gear USA (2009)
 Intern, New York City, NY
 Implemented a visual effects reliant viral marketing campaign.
 Edited UK television programs for U.S. distribution.

Forkbomb Studios (2007-2009)
 Videographer/Motion Graphics Artist, Tampa, FL
 Produced, shot and edited instructional videos.

AWARDS/RECOGNITION

Competitions:
 First place in Cervelo Bicycle’s “Enjoy Your Cervelo” video contest (2007)
 Special Recognition as youngest entry in the “Saints and Sinners” Film Festival (2002)
Internet Coverage:
 New York Times, Core77 Design, 48blocks, Tin House Publishing, Car and Driver, The Berrics, Savannah Skates

Academic:
 SCAD Visual Effects Quarterly Shows (2009-2010)
 SCAD Portfolio and Academic Merit Scholarship
 SCAD Dean’s List (2009-2010)

REFERENCES

Available upon request