Michael Tiedtke

Experience

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  YouTube

  Oct 2011 - now

  Youtube Content Creator (@tiedtkeio)

  Manage a YouTube account with 1 000.000+ views.Independently directed, produced and edited more than 50 tutorials and videos from start to finish. Extensive experience of A/B testing, editing, screen capture and sound recording.

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  Filmify

  Apr 2013 - Oct 2014

  CEO & Cinematographer

  Co-founder of Filmify (#filmify), a dynamic video production company based in Kalmar, Sweden. At Filmify, we specialize in creating professional-quality videos tailored to meet the needs of smaller clients working with tighter budgets. Our mission is to make high-quality content accessible and impactful for businesses, organizations, and individuals who want to tell their story without breaking the bank. Whether it’s promotional videos, event coverage, or creative storytelling, we bring expertise, creativity, and a client-focused approach to every project. Show less

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  Tiedtke.

  Oct 2014 - now

  Director of Photography & CG Artist focusing on Lighting, VFX and Compositing

  The first step in film making, or in communication of any type in general, is so basic it's obvious, and yet blatantly overlooked by so many - Make me care. We all know what it's like to not care. You sit on your phone and scroll through the feed, post after post, ad after ad, quickly glazing at the images. But then suddenly you stop on one. It's a post from someone you don't know or follow, but you're drawn in and keep reading and watching. That's not by chance. May it be aesthetically and visually compelling, or you find the topic interesting. That's by design. Show less

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  Utvecklarna

  Oct 2014 - Dec 2014

  Videographer

  To expand the range of services, Utvecklarna and Filmify began collaborating by exchanging services for their clients. I focused on creating engaging video content for social media ad campaigns, working primarily with local businesses and restaurants in the Kalmar region. This partnership allowed both companies to offer more comprehensive solutions, eventually leading to their merger into SocialView—a united venture aimed at delivering even greater value to clients through combined expertise in video production and digital marketing. Show less

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  SocialView

  Dec 2014 - Jul 2018

  Creative Producer & Head of Video Marketing

  As Head of Video Marketing and Creative Producer, my job is to make sure our partners and clients have moving and engaging content to use when they want to communicate with their costumers. This includes planing strategies for content campaigns, pre-production and execution with production. Leading a small team of highly skilled creatives on set and direction to ensure every project exceeds.

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  WeDoMotion

  Jul 2018 - Sept 2018

  Videographer

  I got employed to work with videography at WeDoMotion, complementing the other videography team. I was responsible of composition and color of the videos from the clients brief and then editing it to offline edits for the online editor and colourist to finish.

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  STING Reklambyrå

  Sept 2018 - Mar 2020

  Senior Video Marketing, Paid Social & Growth Hacker

  Combing my deep knowledge about videography and content with my experience with paid social, at STING I both create visual and audio content for our clients, but also distribute branding, activation and conversion campaigns on social media platforms with paid social and using the latest growth hacking strategies. Leading innovation for the agencies video and social marketing efforts.

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  L&P

  Mar 2020 - Sept 2021

  Creative Producer

  Leading the creative video team at L&P my primary tasks are designing video experiences from start to finish for our broad selection of clients working in various industries. For the marketing campaigns run by L&P I oversee the video projects, design and structure production documents, planning and storyboards. On set productions I direct clients and actors to deliver their best performances and give a clear and concise story about their brand. In post production I edit and make daily deliveries through the Adobe suite and then follow up projects throughout the campaign period to make sure our videos hold the highest quality possible. Show less

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  Stiller Studios

  Aug 2023 - now

  As Pipeline Technical Director at Stiller Studios, my primary responsibility is developing and implementing cutting-edge production workflows for our animated features.Our current project "Red Mask" (Handbok för Superhjältar) is utilizing groundbreaking motion capture and real-time rendering technologies. For "Red Mask," I helped design an Unreal Engine 5/iClone 8 pipeline integrating Optitrack optical mocap directly into iClone and for rendering in Unreal Engine.This seamless integration allows animators to work fluidly between live-action performances and virtual character animation. As an experienced Director of Photography, I also work closely with the director during pre-visualization to help visualize scenes and troubleshoot any technical challenges.We're also collaborating closely with Reallusion, the developers of iClone and Character Creator. As one of their studio partners, we work directly with their R&D team to help implement new features and functionality.This benefits not only our productions, but helps Reallusion continue advancing their software. For "Red Mask," I provide feedback that help shape new real-time animation workflows. I'm constantly researching innovative solutions to push creative boundaries and streamline our process. It's incredibly rewarding to see how advanced real-time tools are transforming the art of animation here at Stiller Studios. I'm excited to continue developing pipelines that will define the future of our industry. Show less A significant aspect of my role involves a deep dive into the art of lighting design. I'm engrossed in understanding the diverse array of lighting equipment and their profound influence on the mood and ambiance of a scene. It's genuinely remarkable how a nuanced adjustment in lighting can entirely transform the visual narrative.I'm also acquiring more hands-on experience with state-of-the-art camera systems and lenses. Through this, I'm honing the finer points of camera operation, composition, and framing – the essential ingredients that elevate a mere shot into a captivating, emotion-evoking moment.Collaboration is a cornerstone of my experience here. I'm privileged to be working alongside an assembly of remarkably talented professionals – visionary directors, seasoned cinematographers, and adept gaffers. This collaborative effort underscores the significance of seamless teamwork and effective communication in manifesting creative visions.Moreover, a distinctive facet of my current engagement is my immersion in Unreal Engine 5. I'm actively involved in harnessing the capabilities of this cutting-edge engine to craft immersive visual experiences that push the boundaries of storytelling. The dynamic interplay between Unreal Engine 5, lighting techniques, and cinematic capture is a realm I'm wholeheartedly embracing.Our collaborative ecosystem is further facilitated by advanced tools. We employ Perforce for version control, which allows us to seamlessly manage and track changes in our projects. In tandem, we utilize Slack as a dynamic platform for communication and efficient file sharing, ensuring that the entire team is synchronized and in harmony.In essence, my days are an intricate blend of creativity, technological finesse, collaboration, and personal growth. This internship is a stepping stone toward mastery in the realms of visual storytelling, lighting techniques, Unreal Engine 5 expertise, and the captivating realm of 3D animation. Show less

  • Pipeline Technical Director (Pipeline TD)

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Director of Photography and Lighting Artist

    Aug 2023 - Feb 2024