User:Edward Grad

Edward Grad (European-born July 19, 1976) is a North-American digital matte artist, 3D artist, photographer, known for working on Harry Porter and the Order﻿ of the﻿ Phoenix (2007), Piranha (2010), The Tudors TV series (2008), Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil (2009) and visual effects for 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games. His movie industry work been widely noticed and awarded by professionals and published in magazines such as 3D World and Pinter Corel.

Visual effects in film career
Since 1995 Edward started using 2D computer graphics to create visual effects for television, at the start of the new millennium his movie industry career begins with using 3D computer graphics by Autodesk Maya. In feature films his prime role is to create photo-realistic digital matte painting, texturing and 3D environments. His trying to experiment with 3D and 2D techniques, using variety of skills and experiences creating visual effects work for CGI documentaries, TV commercials and music videos.

Education
For nearly 5 years he studied Fine Arts receiving degree in Europe, learning classical drawing, painting and composition techniques, at the same time he becomes highly interested in history of fine art and Roman Antiquity. Upon finishing International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT) in Toronto, his work becomes enhanced by using 3D computer graphics with adding 3D animated cameras into CGI sets and environments.

Photography and personal work
At the same time, his personal work has been determined as unique, by showcasing unusual bled of classical art feel with high-end 3D techniques. Inspiration for personal projects comes from his historical research and photography work on Roman Antiquity, history of New York City and classical art paintings.