C. Michael Neely

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About me

Michael Neely has worked as a Previsualization and Animation Supervisor on
films, commercials, and video games since 2001. In January of 2012, Duane joined
feature films, commercials, and video games since 2006. In September of 2012,
MPC’s Santa Monica studio as Previs Supervisor leading the pre and postvis teams
Mike joined MPC’s Santa Monica studio as a Previs Supervisor, leading the New
on Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters. As Supervisor Duane has worked closely with Orleans Previs team for Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. Mike then moved to MPC
Directors and Visual Effects Supervisors designing pivotal VFX sequences for feature
Vancouver, supervising The Finest Hours, Monster Truck and Night at the films including Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Godzilla, Percy Jackson: Sea of
Museum: Secrets of the Tomb. As Supervisor, Michael has worked closely with Monsters, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,
Directors and Visual Effects Supervisors designing key VFX sequences for feature
The Incredible Hulk and Fantastic Four. Some of the sequences Duane has worked on films including: Night at the Museum: Secrets of the Tomb, Dawn of the Planet of
include the Final Battle sequences in Percy Jackson and the Sea of
the Apes, Noah, GI Joe: Retaliation, and Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Some of
Monsters, the Mermaid Attack and London Chase sequences in Pirates of the
the sequences Mike has worked on include the Night at the Museum: Secrets of
Caribbean 4, and the prelap to the Golden Gate Bridge Battle in Rise of the Planet of the Tomb - Escher Sequence and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End -
the Apes. Duane's finals work includes The Box, Sky Captain and the World of Maelstrom Sequence. Mike’s layout and animation work includes The Finest
Tomorrow, Stay Alive and the Forza game cinematics. His animation work
Hours, The Day After Tomorrow, and Fantastic Four. Mike has worked extensively
includes Spiderman 3, Constantine, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and Cat in game engine development and VR to push the boundaries of previs to in both
in the Hat. Well versed in cinematography, Duane’s film-making aesthetic the science of film and the artistic vision of filmmakers.

Skills

Secondary Job Title	VR Specialist
Job Titles	Visual Development Artist, Visual Effects (VFX) Artist, Post-Production Producer, Post-Production Coordinator
Years in industry	6+ years