Michael J Thompson
Trainee Digital Designer @The Prop Makers Limited
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WORK HISTORY
Trainee Digital Designer @The Prop Makers Limited
Carrickfergus, GB
POLI PRODUCTIONS LTD - 3D Construction in Digital Design, Physical Manufacturing, 3D Printing, Post-Processing & Composite Manufacturing would involve a combination of CAD, 3D Printing Operations, and Post-Processing techniques. Create digital models, operate 3D printers, perform finishing and quality control tasks.Digital Design: Create digital models and prototypes using 3D CAD Manufacturing software.3D Printing: Operate & maintain 3D printers, including calibration and preventative maintenance. Post-Processing: Cleaning, sanding, polishing & applying finishes to 3D-printed parts for sets. Support Removal: 3D printed parts often require support structures to be removed, which can involve techniques like sanding, chemical dissolving, or heat treatment. Surface Finishing: Post-processing included sanding, polishing, coating, or painting to improve the surface finish of printed parts. Composite Manufacturing: Assisting in the fabrication of composite parts, which might include layup, curing, and finishing. Quality Control : Inspect finished parts, identify and resolve defects, and ensure adherence to quality standards. Material Science: Learn about the properties and characteristics of different materials used in 3D printing and composites. Process Optimization: Assist with identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality. CAD Software Proficiency : Autodesk Fusion, etc.Knowledge of 3D printing technologies and processes (e.g, FDM, SLM, DLP).Understanding of different materials used in 3D printing and composites e.g. PLA, Filaments, plastics, metals, resins.Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control.Problem-solving and analytical skills.Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
EDUCATION
South Eastern Regional College
OCR Level 2 & 3 Subsidiary Extended Technical Diploma (12 AS levels), Art & Design
South Eastern Regional College
Cinemagic Digital Film Academy 2025, Pearson BTEC Higher National Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production
Queen's University Belfast
Indie Virtual Production - Northern Ireland Screen - (SCREEN Cluster), Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation
The Artist Collective
MASTER UNREAL ENGINE, Unreal Engine 5.6
Belfast Metropolitan College
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design Certificate , Art and Design (Arts Practice)
Ulster University
BDes Animation (Hons), Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
The King's Trust
Get Started with Content Creation, Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Post Super - Northern Ireland Screen - (Screen Cluster Training)
Post Super Picture and Sound Workflow Course, Post-Production Picture & Sound Workflows
Northern Ireland Screen - (SCREEN Cluster Training)
Introduction to Animation in Unreal Engine, 3D Animation, VFX & Virtual Production
ABOUT MICHAEL J THOMPSON
Hi, I\'m Michael I specialise in 3D Animation & VFX. I\'m a Digital Asset Artist, experienced working on studio-based projects for 3D Animation & VFX for TV & Film. Highly Skilled in 3D Modelling, Rigging, Texturing, Animating & Rendering out scenes to produce high-quality 3D Assets & Animations for various Virtual World Environments in VR & AR. I am experienced in industry software e.g. Autodesk Maya, Blender, Substance Painter, Unreal Engine 5, NUKE, Unity, Fusion, Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Photoshop & Premiere Pro. I hope to work professionally in a digital film studio and create new opportunities for myself to gain more experience in the Industry and further my career into Virtual Production & VFX.
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