ABOUT MATT
Matt Baamonde is a multifaceted creative force, constantly pushing the boundaries of art and technology. With a degree in music composition from the renowned Berklee College of Music as a shredding guitar virtuoso, Matt's journey began in the realm of music production and film scoring. After a decade of working on hundreds of TV shows and movies in various creative roles in Hollywood, he ventured into the visual arts, specializing as an Unreal Engine VFX artist and character animator.
Driven by an insatiable passion for innovation, Matt thrives at the forefront of virtual world-building. He embraces the limitless possibilities that emerge from the fusion of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity. As a pioneer in the new era of media and entertainment, Matt is excited to shape the future of immersive experiences.
With a diverse skill set encompassing visual effects, graphic design, 3d animation, photography, video editing, and music production, Matt brings a holistic perspective to his projects. His musical background lends a unique understanding of rhythm and movement, essential elements that breathe life into his visual creations.
A visionary at heart, Matt's work is fueled by his ability to manifest the impossible. He continually seeks to expand the horizons of what's achievable, transforming his imagination into captivating realities. Through his art, Matt invites audiences to step into uncharted territories and experience the extraordinary.
MATT'S CAREER
UNREAL ENGINE | ANIMATION | VIRTUAL PRODUCTION | GAME DESIGN | AI
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Matt Baamonde is a visionary Unreal Engine Artist and Real-Time Virtual Production Specialist with a proven track record of delivering captivating visuals for over 100 AAA film and TV projects. He has collaborated with industry giants such as the Las Vegas Sphere, Warner Brothers, Fox, ESPN, Sony, Paramount, Amazon, Microsoft, Hilton, Walmart, the CES Tech Conference, and Coachella.
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As a master of Unreal Engine, Matt excels in harnessing the power of real-time technology to create immersive experiences and push the boundaries of visual storytelling. Known for his reliability, collaborative spirit, and innovative mindset, he thrives in fast-paced environments, pioneering new frontiers in cinematic and interactive development.
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With a relentless drive to innovate and a commitment to delivering unparalleled results, Matt is poised to make a significant impact in the realm of virtual production and beyond.
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Matt was recently nominated and accepted as a member of the prestigious visual effects society VES Global.
WORK EXPERIENCE
XITE LABS
SOCIALLYU
VOLUME GLOBAL
BEMO.TV
2021 - Present
SENIOR UNREAL ENGINE (UE5) PRODUCTION ARTIST
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Spearhead the creation and development of realtime interactive virtual production projects for top-tier productions, utilizing state-of-the-art XR technology and focusing on Unreal Engine development and rendering.
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Key artist for notable projects including: The Las Vegas Sphere, Marvel's Infinity Saga Experience, TV's King of Killers, Microsoft Team CEO, Mesh, Build, Inspire and Celebrate, Walmart Shareholders 2022-2024, Formula-E, Hilton Shareholders 2022-2024, Pacbio Celebration, New Years Eve LA, CES and Coachella.
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Design, manage, and optimize 3D worlds, (both imaginary and real world digital doubles) for photorealistic realtime playback on LED sets for cinematic quality virtual production.
2015- Present
OWNER | LEAD
BAAZAR PRODUCTIONS INC.
(CREATIVE AGENCY)
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Create, manage and develop client visual media projects ranging from Unreal Engine based Virtual Production, Live events, ICVFX, media graphic design, animation, video editing and marketing to brand strategy, social media and ecommerce management
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Create, develop and manage Baazar Productions sales funnels, customer outreach programs and business growth channels
2010-2015
POST PRODUCTION
COORDINATOR
TINOPOLIS CORP:
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BASE PRODUCTIONS
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MAGICAL ELVES
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A.SMITH & CO.
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495 PRODUCTIONS
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Administration, music supervision, editing coordination between talent and creative contractors and assets and in-house development teams
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Credits include: Joe Rogan Questions Everything, ESPN’s Sport Science, Project Runway, UFC, Top Chef, X-Games etc.
UNREAL ENGINE , VP,
GAME DESIGN SKILLS
ENVIRONMENT CREATION / LEVEL BUILDING / WORLD DESIGN
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Expert in Unreal Engine 5 (& 4) for comprehensive environment creation and level design, including terrain, lighting, foliage, sky and water surfaces. Skilled in 3D modelling for level design, static mesh optimization and procedural content generation (PCG), enhancing interactive world realism and NPC AI integration.
CINEMATIC ANIMATION PIPELINE & RENDERING / SEQUENCE PROGRAMMING
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Experienced in managing cinematic animation pipelines and rendering processes using Unreal Sequencer, Blender, Maya including post production VFX work in After Effects, Nuke and/or DaVinci Resolve. Specialized in motion capture cleanup and high-fidelity animation rendering, optimizing sequences for VFX and interactive media.
BLUEPRINT VISUAL SCRIPTING
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Proficient in Blueprint Visual Scripting within Unreal Engine, creating interactive applications and games. Expertise in live interactions and sequence activation, enabling rapid feature implementation and gameplay enhancement.
VIRTUAL PRODUCTION TOOLS
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Skilled in advanced virtual production tools, managing the integration of physical and digital elements with technologies like NDisplay, Mo-sys, and Motion Capture Suits. Proficient in DMX lighting control and real-time sequence activation for enhanced production fidelity.
CUSTOM MATERIAL EDITOR DESIGN
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Experienced in designing custom materials using Unreal Engine, focusing on multi-layer blending and virtual texturing. Optimizes material logic for solid body, organic, and VFX surfaces, improving visual quality and performance.
VERSIONING / REVISION CONTROL
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Proficient in version and revision control using Perforce P4V and Git, ensuring project consistency and collaborative efficiency. Implements robust version control systems to manage project iterations and maintain code integrity across team contributions.
EDUCATION
2006-2009
BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC
BACHELORS OF ARTS
Degree: CONTEMPORARY WRITING AND PRODUCTION
CERTIFICATIONS
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Unreal Engine 2, 3, 4 & 5
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Blender, 3DS Max
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Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere
AWARDS
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Unreal Engine 2, 3, 4 & 5
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Blender, 3DS Max
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Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere
MISC
FUN FACTS
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Background in Hollywood scoring and music supervision with over 100 film and national TV credits. VES Global member.
Strength: Resourcefulness
Weakness: Coffee
HOBBIES
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Music, Photography, Guitar, Filmmaking, Fitness, Video Game Development
SPIRIT ANIMAL
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Raccoon
OTHER EXPERT SKILL SETS
3D PRODUCTION AND ANIMATION
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Unreal Engine 4 + Unreal Engine 5, Unity, Cinema 4D, Daz Studio, Maya, Blender, 3DS Max, Houdini
VFX / COMPOSITING:
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Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve + Fusion, Nuke, Sony Vegas
ADOBE CC SUITE
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Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom & Lightroom Classic, XD, Bridge, Acrobat, Animate, and Character Animator, Substance Suite
AI MASTERY
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ChatGPT + API, Midjourney, DALLE, Runway, Wonder Dynamics (Invited Beta Tester,) ControlNet, Eleven Labs, Stable Diffusion, Deforum, AnimateDiff, Comfy UI and Automatic 111
CODING
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HTML & CSS, Javascript, Python, C++
WEB DESIGN
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Wordpress, Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, WooCommerce and similar front end web platforms.
DEMO REEL
AI
Explorations into Generative AI, Media Creation and Filmmaking
AI SKILL SETS
GENERAL PROMPT ENGINEERING
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General language based prompt development for controlled generative output. Skilled in nuanced language for stylistic, filmic, cinematic, artistic and design based detailing. Expert knowledge of various platforms and specific tags, parameters, command lines, input adjustments and referencing.
STABLE DIFFUSION
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Expert in Automatic 1111, Comfy-UI and Web-based UIs.
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Expert in creating custom LORAs
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Diff, and similar plugins with Controlnet, AnimateExpert
MIDJOURNEY
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Expert in command line parameters, cinematic and stylistic character creation and upscaling results for final pixel use.
ANIMATION TOOLS
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Expert at Pika Labs and Runway AI motion design, painting iterating
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Eagerly awaiting SORA access
ADDITIONAL PLATFORMS:
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Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, Dalle, Microsoft Bing, ChatGPT, HeyGen, Elevenlabs
MEET MATT
CONTACT MATT
Based in Atlanta, GA
Based in Los Angeles, CA
818-588-0084
Location
Available for Remote Work
Based in Atlanta, Georgia
& Los Angeles, California
USA
Phone
818-588-0084