Matt Layfield

Junior 2D animator

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Intro

United Kingdom

Studied 2D animation and Stop motion at Teesside University

Animation

trattam42.myportfolio.com/work

Joined October 5, 2022

Skills

About

I'm a passionate 2D animator, I specialise in frame by frame 2D animation using both digital and traditional techniques. I'm proficient in the softwares, Toonboom harmony, Adpbe after effects, premiere pro and photoshop. I have experience working on 2D shorts, music videos and recently have been exploring motion graphics and add making for various not for profit organisations and charities.

Experience

Material Focus

Jul 2022 – Oct 2022

Remote

2D animator

Creating shorts ads, gifs and animated posters of Material focus's mascot Hypnocat; using a combination of motion graphics and traditional 2d animation practices. Using a combination of adobe after effects and toonboom harmony to create unique stylised animations reimagining Hypnocat in a 2D style. I also produced all the concept art, background drawings and storyboards for the animated shorts.

Material Focus

Jul 2022 – Oct 2022

Remote

2D animator

Created both motion graphics and traditional 2D animations using a combination of the softwares Toonboom Harmony and after effects. I created gifs for the companys social media usage and provided concept art, storyboards and final 2D animated ads creating a 2D version of their mascot to help further their out reach in spreading their message of electrical recycling.

Education

Teesside University

Sep 2018 – Jun 2021

first class Bachelors degree with honors, 2D animation and Stop motion