Matthew Austin

Background

About Matthew Austin

The inhouse self-shooting director, animator and editor at TfGM for 5 years, having worked on over 250 projects during my tenure. I've created close to videos, including interviews with notable public figures such as: Mayor for Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, Olympic Gold-medalists Dame Sarah Storey and Sir Chris Boardman, James Walsh from Star Sailor, and the Manchester Originals cricket team. • Notable campaigns I have worked on include: the Trafford Park Line opening, The Bee Network, the GM Clean Air Zone, bus franchising, and Conservative party conferences. • I work closely with external agencies to create content for television, cinema, and social media, frequently shooting and supplying stock video footage to be used by the BBC, ITV and other news outlets. • I've helped organise and direct key multi-camera events including the Our Network unveiling in 2019 (which would later become the Bee Network), the Manchester Pride Parade, and BBC Music Day. • Was part of the TfGM COVID-19 response, directing safety and guidance videos for public transportation - from the start of the pandemic through to returning to schools and the office. • Formerly, Senior Creative, Motion Graphics Designer and Animator at Bradley TV. Crafting over 100 videos, including live-action and animation. My duties involved extensive use of After Effects and Cinema 4D, character rigging, animation, and self-shooting. • Co-founder and company director of Austin Brothers Films Limited, award winning digital film and video production company. • I am a versatile writer, director, videographer and editor with an in-depth understanding of all creative and mechanical aspects of digital film making and digital capture. • Multi-discipline producer of creative and commercial video work, including event videography, commercials, music videos, short and feature length films. • Accomplished graphic and illustrative designer, with experience in the production of press and promotional material, including: posters, press-kits, and film props. • Copywriter, screenwriter and editor, with extensive experience producing theatre, television and film scripts, press releases and promotional copy. • Experienced, published and passionate stills photographer. • Comprehensive understanding and expertise in all major video, graphic and photographic software, including: Photoshop, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, Apple Motion, After Effects, Premier, Cinema 4D. Specialties: Producing, Directing, Writing, Editing, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design and Cinematography / Photography.