Houdini VFX and Unreal Engine 5 Game Dev Artist, from Toronto, Canada.
Born and raised in Toronto. I studied at OCAD University. Completing a Bachelor of Design with a major in Illustration. My ultimate goal of working in the VFX industry took me on a journey to learn computer animation at the renowned Sheridan College Institute of Advanced Technology. There, I completed my Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Character Animation and Computer Animation. Eventually I made my way to Bournemouth University in England, completing my Masters Degree in Digital Effects Animation at MADe.
I've worked with some the best companies out there! From Television and episodic series work to Game Development.
My best clients include: Olympics Canada, Sidefx Software and Paramount. From Architectural Visualizations of Toronto sky scrappers to DC Comics. From Netflix to Aramco. The Journey has been epic.
I have over 15 years experience as a freelance 3D Generalist, Houdini VFX Artist and Unreal Game Development Artist.
I am thankful for everything. My passion for 3D Animation and Visual Effects Animation drives me to create stunning work. I am always gaining new skills and learning lots. Hopefully I'm contributing to making imaginative and creative content for people to enjoy and study for decades to come.
-Hardy Kolia
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Email: HardyKolia96@gmail.com
MA Digital Effects 2017
Digital Character Animation (PGDip) 2008
Compter Animation (PGDip) 2004
Bachelor of Design 2003