Matthias De Clercq
About Matthias De Clercq
Matthias De Clercq is a story artist currently employed at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, California, where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in design and storyboarding, with previous experience at Nwave Digital and Arx Anima.
Work at Pixar Animation Studios
Matthias De Clercq has been employed as a story artist at Pixar Animation Studios since 2018. His role involves developing narratives and visual storytelling for animated films. The studio, located in Emeryville, California, is renowned for its innovative animation techniques and compelling storytelling. De Clercq's contributions over the past six years have been integral to the creative process at Pixar.
Previous Experience at Nwave Digital
Before joining Pixar, Matthias De Clercq worked at Nwave Digital in various capacities. He served as a designer and shading artist from 2008 to 2010, and later as a story artist and character designer from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, he worked as a story artist at Nwave Digital for one year from 2015 to 2016. His experiences at Nwave Digital contributed to his development in visual storytelling and character design.
Experience as a Storyboard Artist
In 2014, Matthias De Clercq worked as a storyboard artist at Arx Anima for a period of three months. This role involved creating visual representations of scenes to guide the animation process. His work in storyboarding has enhanced his skills in visual narrative and scene composition.
Education and Expertise
Matthias De Clercq studied at RITs Film School in Brussels, where he earned a bachelor's degree from 1994 to 1996. This educational background provided him with foundational knowledge in film and animation, which he has applied throughout his career in various artistic roles.