I'm a video editor, visual artist, animator, and digital effects specialist with a focus on using modern digital techniques to mimic the aesthetic style of traditional media. I graduated with a degree in Film and Media (with a minor in Economics) from the American University School of Communication, where I won three “Best in New Media” Visions awards, including "Best Undergraduate Capstone" for my animated short film Prostheseus.
My experience with digital animation includes both 2D and 3D motion graphics, and proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite as well as Blender. My studies and work include editing, visual scriptwriting, cinematography and camera operation as well as still photography.
I’m also a hobbyist computer programmer, particularly in Python. I have experience working with leading machine learning techniques such as image diffusion models and large language models, where I hope to blend my creative pursuits with my technical mindset.
You can contact me at info@mikhailmaertens.com.