“When it comes to CG imagery, I have a strong attention to detail and I can translate a concept to a photo-realistic result because of my passion for photography. Trying out new methods or software do no to scare me either as I am always pushing to create the “best picture” possible.”
Hello!
I am Matts, a passionate and enthusiastic 3D Generalist and all-round Visual Creative who graduated in 2019, with magna cum laude, in the major 3D Production and Visual Effects of the bachelor degree “Digital Arts and Entertainment” (at Howest University, Kortrijk - Belgium).
In late June 2019, I finished my internship at 3DExcite (Dassault Systemes, Vilvoorde - Belgium) and as of September 2019 moved to full time professional General 3D Artist - working primarily, but not limited to, on Automotive CG visuals.
Apart from the Automotive focus, I am also committed to pushing innovative topics forward, supporting other offices within the group and discovering new possibilities. One of the ways to work on these innovation topics at 3DExcite, is to join the Pioneers initiative. Thus, apart from being a General 3D Artist, I am also a “3DExcite Pioneer”.
Early 2023 I was able to move to the Industry Process Consultant role which means I am now more involved in between Production, (Pre-)Sales and Strategy. While I still practice 3D Generalist tasks, I also carry out the consultant aspect towards (potential) clients in close collaboration with the (Pre-)Sales team.
Ever since I was a little boy, matters like technology, automotive design, architectural visualization, product design, movies, music ... literally everything about creating and designing along with the creative process has really fascinated me. So, after I finished Economics-Mathematics (General Secondary Education), I decided to study "Digital Arts and Entertainment" (DAE) to pursue one of my dreams: working in the game / movie industry.
Nevertheless, DAE was and still is a very unique opportunity to study a blooming and creative profession in which I am able to combine several of my interests. Because of my current professional position, I can practice this everyday. Apart from my love for 3D, I also aspire to be a freelance photographer as this has been my passion and hobby for over 10 years. This interest and skill is also very helpful in my day to day job. Next to photography and 3D, I also dabble in Graphic Design and Motion Design.
Go to Roadmap to see the full overview of my career.
Interests
3D, animation, VFX, photography, lighting, materials, architecture, automotive design, product design, graphic design, motion design, music, travelling, nature, history, storytelling and economics.
Hobbies
Basketball, fitness, cycling, travelling, graphic design, motion design and photography.
Personality
Perfectionist, keen, positive, conscientious, reliable, imaginative, communicative, eager to learn, precise, team oriented, open, self-critical, passionate and well-organized.
GOALS
Aiming to further develop and widen my skills and thereby gaining experience. Next, working in an open and positive environment which stimulates creativity in which I could combine work with my passions. And finally, with the future in mind, to have the ability to progress whether it be within a company, moving on to work freelance or even starting my own business.
Aspirations
Aspiring to be a Creative Director while also continuing on my innovative drive and combining this with a successful freelance career in photography, 3D, 2D Graphic Design and / or Motion Design.
Objectives
Travelling and capturing the world with my camera.
Pushing innovation forward - either by growing within a company or starting my own business.
Being an aspiring and influential Visual Creative / Creative Director.
To have worked on a (big) feature film and / or advertising campaign.
Be a partner of a (big) company.
“I strongly believe in “Team work makes the dream work”. Therefore, I am aiming to further develop and widen my skills and thereby gaining experience as much as possible. ”