Michael is an award-winning Designer/Animator with over 28 years experience creating motion graphics for commercials, Network promotions, game and film titles.
Since 2008, Michael’s motion graphics company has worked on projects for national companies such as: Boeing, Honda, IBM, Disney, Google, YouTube, IMAX, Paramount and Networks: CBS, ABC, Fox, The WB, UPN, DirectTV and The CW.
Michael’s experience includes working freelance with entertainment/advertising companies such as: The Ant Farm, Digital Kitchen, Tool North America, Zoic Studios, mOcean, Union Editorial and Pittard Sullivan and was a staff Sr. Designer/Animator at CBS in the Promo Animation department. While at the The Ant Farm, Michael worked on projects as Lead Designer for: Microsoft, Google, Riot Games, Infinity Ward and Activision.
Guiding and supporting the next generation of Motion Graphics Designers has been a top priority for Michael. Currently he’s an instructor of Motion Graphics at Santa Monica College in the Design Technology Department including the Promo Pathways program and is also a Lecturer at Otis College of Art and Design.
Courses
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Motion Graphics 1
Office Hours
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