BLOWN2PARTICLES
THE ORIGIN STORY
Officially started in 2008, but the seed to create explosive content was planted many years before.
I have always been fascinated by movies, commercials, and video games. I would recreate all my favorite characters, design board games, and direct scripted home movies.
Over time my obsession fueled the evolution into a passion for creation.
As a teenager, the desire for extra spending cash paved foundations in digital design. My neighbors received designed flyers on their door with graphics, pricing, and details for handy work like shoveling snow, mowing grass, or detailing cars.
The rising popularity of 3D movies presented my next opportunity to pursue an education in Animation & Visual Effects.
JASMAR Animation Group | 11/7/2006. From left to right: John Ladd, Andrew Howard, Scott Sarvey, Matt Leavitt, Adam Mackinson, Ron Lewis. Not Photographed: Prof. Robert Murray
Far Left: VCD hosting animation, video displays at Cinema Center.
By: Alicia Cripps. The Communicator.
Top: JASMAR Animation Group | 11/7/2006. From left to right: John Ladd, Andrew Howard, Scott Sarvey, Matt Leavitt, Adam Mackinson, Ron Lewis. Not Photographed: Prof. Robert Murray
Below: JASMAR Animation Group Highlight Reel.
2002 marked the beginning of my college education at a local college Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW, now just PFW). During my time as a Mastodon, I was fortunate to find the exact education that I was looking for but also got the opportunity to be a part of something larger that would benefit the students for years to come.
The JASMAR Animation group was a student lead group project that had the singular goal to create a 3D Animated short.
At the time the technology was limited in contrast to imaginations and ambitions of a college student, but we overcame these obstacles & energized the student body within the department.
As a grand finale, we were invited to a silver screen premiere showcasing student created video & animation at a local movie theater.
Far Left: VCD hosting animation, video displays at Cinema Center.
By: Alicia Cripps. The Communicator.
Left: JASMAR Animation Group | 11/7/2006. From left to right: John Ladd, Andrew Howard, Scott Sarvey, Matt Leavitt, Adam Mackinson, Ron Lewis. Not Photographed: Prof. Robert Murray
Right: JASMAR Animation Group Highlight Reel.
Following the success of this project, I continued my education in Savannah, GA.
At SCAD, I had access to bleeding-level technology & direct connections to industry experts. In addition, the larger student body within my major created the environment to push my education to its fullest.
In 2008, blown2particles.com was purchased, followed by contract work for my first clients. While still wrapping up my final year in college.
After graduation, I worked at Indiana’s News Center, helping convert their systems from analog SD to digital HD and more.
However, the job market was quickly drying up from the recession, which allowed me to pivot, learn, and refine my sales and marketing skills.
In 2012, Geek & Sundry a YouTube channel contacted me to work on VFX shots for Written By A Kid’s, “Fire City” episode. Partnering with a team of Hollywood veterans & directly working with YouTube, I gained invaluable experience & insight that is still applied with clients today.
This exposure allowed Blown2Particles to offer freelance design services to businesses and larger agencies. During these early stages, the framework of our small business strategies began to take shape.
My favorite part of working with small businesses is collaborating with unique personalities and cultures that big corporations can lack.
Advertising agencies will even force business owners to hand over complete control, exterminating your input altogether!
Blown2Particles’ core philosophy revolves around a partnership with clients whose input is 100% needed to reach your goals.
You will receive the tools & training customized to your business, giving you the chance to serve your customers at your highest level.
Partnering with Blown2Particles allows your business to confidently accelerate into the unexplored digital future!
Matt Leavitt, the founder of Blown2Particles, currently lives in Fort Wayne, IN.
My #1 favorite hobby is spending time with my incredible girls. They continue to be the inspiration to be the best version of myself!
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