Matt worked for many years in computer technology before taking the plunge into visual effects. A graduate of the DAVE School, Orlando, FL, Matt now works as a freelance digital animator for independent films and rich media Web sites and mobile devices. Most recently, he created visual effects for the award winning Web series Star Trek: Phase II, Spike Digital Entertainment's Deadliest Warrior and the upcoming Vs. feature film. Built on his experience creating networks for ISPs and businesses, Matt brings a unique blend of experience to the multi-faceted technological world of digital animation. He specializes in character modeling and animation as well as with particle and hair simulations, dynamics and working with Motionbuilder mocap. When not cranking out frames, Matt can be seen playing video games such as World of Warcraft, Sacred 2 and Dragonica.