Mikael Trench
School
Savannah College Of Art And Design
Expertise
Streaming Services, Editing/Animation Software, Cameras
- While Mikael has a love for modern advancements in film technology, he is particularly passionate about retro tech, with an ever-growing collection of VHS and film cameras commandeered from Goodwills.
- He owns hundreds of DVDs, Blu-Rays, and VHSes, with the hope of dedicating an entire room to his collection one day.
- When he isn't writing, Mikael runs a boutique animation studio called TriClops Films, which produces both commercial and original mixed media animated content.
Experience
Mikael Trench is an award-winning writer with eight years of professional experience in journalism. Along with being heavily involved in entertainment writing for brands such as SCAD Connector, SCAN Magazine, and Static Media's own Looper, he also has extensive experience in multimedia journalism and video editing for companies such as VOX ATL, Georgia Public Broadcasting, and ASIFA South. His extensive knowledge and experience working within the film and animation industries have earned him both film and journalism awards from such organizations as the SPLICE Film Fest, Georgia College Press Association, Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle, and the Spotlight Short Film Awards to name a few.
Education
Mikael Trench attended the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), where he earned a BFA in animation.
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Stories By Mikael Trench
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These are simple the steps you'll take to get your Apple Watch device set up on the T-Mobile network.
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Social media has been buzzing about the Igloo iceless cooler, which is for sale at Costco. While it's a cool product, viewers aren't happy about the price.
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If you're looking to move away from the big Magenta machine, we have a few choices you might want to consider. Here's what you need to know.
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You'd think recording phone calls would be simple on smartphones, but Android makes it difficult. Here's how to get around the limitation and record your calls.
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If it seems like your Fitbit device's battery is draining faster than it should, here are six setting changes you can make for it to last longer.
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A good wireless microphone is essential for a vlog, podcast, or social media channel. Here are five of the best budget-friendly options to consider.
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If you need a new Android phone and want to be able to do minor repairs yourself when the time comes, here are three of best to consider based in 2024.
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When figuring out what iPhone accessories to bring on a trip, there are some important factors to consider.
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Despite Milwaukee's fine reputation, the brand's penlight selections have been hit with low reviews from buyers. What don't users like about the penlights?
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