MATEUS RIBEIRO
Motion Designer - Video Editor - Post-Production Specialist
Summary
Motion Designer and Video Editor with 20+ years of experience in creative and technical post-production. Ten years at Sofa Digital, Latin America's leading smart distribution company, delivering more than 4,000 titles to platforms including Netflix, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video and other global VOD services.
Strong background in video editing, storytelling, motion design, rotoscoping, sound design, 3D tracking, colour work and compositing. Technical expertise includes QC, encoding, transcoding, XML packaging, DCP creation, metadata integrity and platform compliance. Experienced with Netflix Backlot, iTunes Transporter, Aspera, AWS and API-driven workflows.
Developed custom workflow automation tools in Python and AppleScript to streamline file management and reduce human error. Fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Core Highlights
- 🎬 10 years at Sofa Digital, a leading digital distribution company in Latin America
- 🚚 Delivered 4,000+ titles to major streaming platforms across 30+ markets
- 🛠️ 5+ years of Quality Control, platform compliance, feature mastering and encoding
- 📦 Strong experience with XML packaging, DCP creation and VOD-ready deliverables
- 🎨 Skills in editing, motion design, storytelling, rotoscoping and 3D tracking
- 🔊 Sound design, 5.1 mixing, mastering and audio channel mapping
- 🤖 AI asset creation, prompt engineering and workflow automation
- ⚙️ Automation experience with Python, JavaScript and AppleScript
- 🌍 Experienced working with multi-language content and international pipelines
Professional Experience
Motion Designer - Full Encoder - Quality Control Inspector
Sofa Digital - Montréal / São Paulo
2016-2025
- Delivered streaming packages to Netflix, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play and 30+ digital storefronts.
- Performed technical QC: image analysis, subtitle verification, audio mapping, metadata validation and content compliance.
- Managed encoding and transcoding workflows for VOD platforms, including XML packaging and DCP creation.
- Produced trailers, promos and motion graphics for Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and other LATAM regions.
- Worked with content from more than 15 countries and multiple languages.
- Created internal automation systems using Python and AppleScript.
- Developed training materials, documentation and onboarding resources.
Animation - Motion Design - Mastering
TV Pinguim - São Paulo
2013-2014
- Edited and animated episodes for Fishtronaut and Earth to Luna.
- Performed rotoscoping, 2D animation, colour treatment, sound design and motion tracking.
- Delivered multilingual assets for multiple seasons.
Post-Production Specialist
T3 Produções - São Paulo
2010-2013
- Coordinated post-production for TV shows on SBT and BAND.
- Created promos, graphics, infomercials and branded content.
- Managed YouTube channels, digital assets and web media.
Education
Audio & Video Post-Production - Diploma (2 years)
Trebas Institute, Montreal - 2023
Television Broadcasting - Bachelor's Degree (4 years)
Faculdades Oswaldo Cruz, São Paulo - 2018
Digital Design - Diploma (2 years)
Universidade Anhembi Morumbi, São Paulo - 2006
Skills
Creative: Editing, Motion Graphics, Storytelling, Rotoscoping, 3D Tracking, Animation, Sound Design
Technical: Encoding, Transcoding, QC, Metadata Integrity, XML Packaging, DCP, 5.1 Mixing, Platform Compliance
Tools: Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut, Avid, Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender (basic), Aspera, AWS, iTunes Transporter
Automation: Python, JavaScript, AppleScript, AI Prompt Engineering
Languages
Portuguese - Native
English - Professional
Spanish - Fluent
French - Beginner