Houdini VFX and Unreal Engine 5 Game Dev Artist, from  Toronto, Canada.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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-Hardy Kolia

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