Recent work: Abner's Chicken

I recently worked on four spots for a regional restaurant called "Abner's". I was approached with the idea of making a chicken talk, and after several trial-and-error tests we proceeded. Here are two of the finished spots. Everything is computer generated 3D except the chicken itself (actually, herself. The chicken playing 'Roy' is a female chicken named Bridgette). We shot the chicken against greenscreen on HD and composited her into the scene. You'll need Quicktime to view the movies.

Fun on the set

Depending on what film set I am working on, I always like to have fun and keep things light and happy. Here, I am pretending to be shot by a laser from behind the camera. Props to crafts services for the delicious Seattle Drip hot chocolate.







On another set we were simulating a chemical spill from a train wreck. The setting was perfect for a Terminator re-enactment (music by Sam and Philip) . Click for a movie!



I'll post other stuff as I can add it.. :)

-Matthew

What do I do?

I am primarily a "visual effects" artist. What does that mean? Well, it means I enhance, correct, change, add, remove, replace, or create elements in video and film using a computer and software. For instance, I may need to pull people's teeth together when there is a gap in their teeth. I also remove tattoo's, moles, whiten teeth, and remove wrinkles on actors and actresses. I also take out boom mics, replace skies, electrocute people, make grass greener, change shirt colors, add headlight beams, add fireworks smoke trails, or even add seatbelts where there were no seatbelts before.

This is different than "special effects" which are physical effects done on set while you are shooting.

I also am a 3D animator.

Knowing the relationship between how shooting in the field will effect the post production workflow is valuable, and I am also frequently asked to be on set as video assist or even effects supervisor.

-Matthew