Michael Patterson is a director, designer, and animation artist known for his work in visual music and immersive design. Patterson's career began with his Student Academy Award-winning animated short "Commuter," followed by animating the MTV sensation "Take on Me" for A-Ha. Together with his wife Candace Reckinger, he directed several successful MTV hits, including the Grammy Award-winning "Opposites Attract," featuring Paula Abdul and MC Skat Kat.