Michael Otteson

Education

Equipment

My Equipment/Kit: I work with performance capture software using an Opti-Track System provided by Target 3D. I use Motive to capture and stream the data, I also work with Extended Reality technology, using an LED Volume provided by White Light and Virtual Camera tracking via StarTracker hardware manufactured by Mo-Sys Engineering.

I can use: Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Blender, Macbook Pro / Laptop, Autodesk Maya, Unreal Engine, Cinema 4D, ZBrush, Blackmagic Cameras, Green Screen, DJI Ronin

About me

I study and work in virtual production for Film, Theatre and Game Design.
I have a background working in different roles across production.

...in film,
-I have a background in acting and have performed in film over the last 8 years.
-I have experience in crew roles such as assisting DoP's and being a crew hand in various productions and some set lighting experience.
-I work with virtual production equipment to produce and direct for film.

...in theatre,
-I grew up working in theatre in front of house roles
-since i have worked in tech departments. assisting lighting and stage hand for live events.
- I also do video content design and video projection mapping for theatre shows.

...in game design,
-Design of virtual environments.
-Character animation and motion capture direction.
-I also manage production workflows for the productions we make at our college.

I work with Performance Capture and Extended reality. In these areas all of the above apply. I work with actors and direct scenes for digital character building for motion capture. As well as working with Led Video wall technology for Virtual Tracking in digital scenes.

I'm always looking to expand my career in a variety of fields in production. working in both the creative and technical departments. I like to think creatively so I can act technically.

I'm soon to graduate with a BA (Hons) in Virtual Theatre and Digital Experiences from Rose Bruford College. This time has allowed me to develop myself working in many areas of the production process.

I have a big passion for the creative arts industry, please get in touch if you have any question?

License & Passport

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Duty Manager
Job Titles	Art Dept Assistant, Talent Booker, Casting Assistant, Casting Director, Content Producer, Creative Director, Locations Assistant, Locations Scout, Gaffer / Lighting Director, Technical Director / Vision Mixer, Camera Assistant, Camera Supervisor, Videographer, 2nd Assistant Camera - Clapper / Loader, Director of Photography (DOP), Cinematographer, 1st Assistant Camera - Focus Puller, Camera Trainee, Post Production Assistant, Theatre Technician, Writer, Video Editor, Animator, Visual Development Artist, Visual Effects (VFX) Artist, Special Effects (SFX) Artist, Post-Production Assistant, Animation Producer, Compositor, Graphics Artist / Graphic Designer, Motion Graphic Designer, 3D Modeler, Concept Artist, Storyboard Artist, Screenwriter, Script Writer, Script Editor, Script Reader, Director, Producer, Production Assistant (PA), 1st AD (Assistant Director), 2nd AD (Assistant Director), 3rd AD (Assistant Director), Showrunner, Script Supervisor / Coordinator, Production Designer, Production Coordinator, Production Supervisor, Production Support, Camera Operator
Years in industry	1 to 3 years
Musical Skills	Guitar