Hi, I’m Andrei Gheorghiu, a Visual Effects Artist, Compositor and educator with over 20 years in Broadcast, Film and Music. I specialize in integrating live action with CG, roto, color correction, and advanced compositing for 2k/4k and stereo IMAX workflows. I’ve worked across Montreal, Vancouver and other studios, teaching Visual Effects, Compositing and Editing since 2009 and developing course plans for Video Editing, Broadcast Design and Film/Video composition. Beyond VFX, I compose and record music since 1989, using gear like Roland Daa10, Korg N364, Alesis Drum machines, and software such as Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Reason and Cubase. I enjoy blending analog and digital sources to create evocative soundscapes and scores for film and multimedia projects.…

Andrei Gheorghiu

Hi, I’m Andrei Gheorghiu, a Visual Effects Artist, Compositor and educator with over 20 years in Broadcast, Film and Music. I specialize in integrating live action with CG, roto, color correction, and advanced compositing for 2k/4k and stereo IMAX workflows. I’ve worked across Montreal, Vancouver and other studios, teaching Visual Effects, Compositing and Editing since 2009 and developing course plans for Video Editing, Broadcast Design and Film/Video composition. Beyond VFX, I compose and record music since 1989, using gear like Roland Daa10, Korg N364, Alesis Drum machines, and software such as Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Reason and Cubase. I enjoy blending analog and digital sources to create evocative soundscapes and scores for film and multimedia projects.…

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Hi, I’m Andrei Gheorghiu, a Visual Effects Artist, Compositor and educator with over 20 years in Broadcast, Film and Music. I specialize in integrating live action with CG, roto, color correction, and advanced compositing for 2k/4k and stereo IMAX workflows. I’ve worked across Montreal, Vancouver and other studios, teaching Visual Effects, Compositing and Editing since 2009 and developing course plans for Video Editing, Broadcast Design and Film/Video composition.

Beyond VFX, I compose and record music since 1989, using gear like Roland Daa10, Korg N364, Alesis Drum machines, and software such as Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Reason and Cubase. I enjoy blending analog and digital sources to create evocative soundscapes and scores for film and multimedia projects.

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Experience Level

Language

Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
French
Advanced
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Teacher / Compositing Teacher / Stereo Compositor / Visual Effects Instructor at Various (including UQAT College, UQAT Prime Focus Vancouver, Zoic Vancouver, FrimaFX Quebec, SolidFx, Aardman Animation, Digital Dimensions, School of Visual Arts, Dawson College, Institute Grasset, Pop 6, Fake Studio, NewBreeds, Halogen, Filmshop, Intell
December 1, 1989 - Present
Worked in various roles including compositor, stereo compositor, instructor, digital artist, broadcast designer, music composer, and visual effects artist. Responsibilities included editing, visual effects compositing, stereo compositing, teaching visual effects and editing, creating course content, producing broadcast graphics, multimedia presentations, 3D virtual sets, real-time graphics for dynamic signage, video and audio conversion/compression for TV and web, and working with advanced film compositing techniques like blue/green screen pulls, rotoscoping, color correction, and 3D camera tracking.
Instructor / Visual Effects & Editing (Teaching) at Various educational institutions & studios (Montreal/Toronto/Vancouver)
January 1, 2009 - Present
Teaching Visual Effects, Compositing, and Editing for Film and Television; creating and implementing course plans; preparing courses for Video Editing, Broadcast Design, and Film/Video Composition; developing openings and live TV graphics.
Senior Visual Effects Artist / Compositor at Freelance / Multiple studios (Montreal, Vancouver, Toronto)
December 1, 1999 - Present
Extensive work on broadcast and film projects, integrating live-action and computer-generated elements, blue/green screen work, roto, color correction, wire & rig removal, dust busting, morphs, transitions, background replacement, and stereo IMAX/2K/4K workflows. Created 3D environments, tracked cameras, and integrated 3D elements with 2D layers.
Instructor / Visual Effects & Editing at Various educational institutions (Dawson College, UQAT, Scarecrow VFX Fly Studio, etc.)
January 1, 2009 - Present
Teaching Visual Effects, Compositing and Editing for Film and Television; created and implemented course plans for Video Editing, Broadcast Design and film/video composition; mentored students in music composition and recording.
Instructor (Visual Effects/Compositing/Editing)
January 1, 2009 - Present
Teaching Visual Effects, Compositing and Editing for Film and Television; creating and implementing course plans for several programs; preparing courses for Video Editing, Broadcast Design and film/video composition; teaching since 2009.
Broadcast Graphics Designer / Visual Effects Artist
January 1, 1998 - Present
Broadcast graphics and live TV openings; create and produce multimedia presentations and live TV graphics for different stations; 3D virtual sets; real-time graphics for digital signage; 1998 onward.
Composer / Musician
January 1, 1989 - Present
Composed and recorded music since 1989, using synthesizers and sequencers (Roland, Korg, Alesis); proficient with Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Reason and Cubase.
Senior compositor at Mokko Studio
July 1, 2014 - Present
Freelance Senior compositor delivering VFX for film and broadcast projects, including 3D integration and stereo workflow.
Lead Compositor at Felix and Paul Studios
January 31, 2014 - September 18, 2025
Leading compositing work for VR and stereoscopic projects; hands-on work and team coordination.
Senior compositor at The Mill
September 30, 2013 - September 18, 2025
Senior compositor delivering high-end VFX for commercials and feature projects.
Compositor at Zoic Vancouver
February 28, 2013 - September 18, 2025
Compositor for broadcast and visual effects sequences.
Senior compositor at Global Television – Montreal
November 30, 2011 - September 18, 2025
Senior compositor for broadcast graphics and VFX integration.
Senior Digital Artist (Stereo) / Visual Effects Artist / 2D-3D Designer / Broadcast Designer at Freelance / Various studios
July 1, 2014 - Present
Over 20 years of experience in broadcast, film, and music post-production including stereo VFX, 3D integration, and live TV graphics. Taught Visual Effects and Editing since 2009.
Stereo Compositor / Visual Effects Artist at Zoic Vancouver / FrimaFX / Montreal-based studios
February 1, 2013 - September 18, 2025
Integrated live-action and CGI elements; blue/green screen work, rotoscoping, color correction, and 3D scene integration; produced openings and video wall graphics.
Broadcast Designer / Digital Artist at Global Television – Montreal / HBO Romania (Freelance) / Montreal studios
August 1, 2012 - September 18, 2025
Created broadcast graphics, multimedia presentations, and live TV graphics; built 3D virtual sets and performed image quality enhancement.
Broadcast Designer / 2D-3D Designer at Global Television – Montreal / Montreal-based studios
April 1, 2004 - September 18, 2025
Graphic design for television including video walls and openings; color correction and compositing for broadcast.
Visual Effects Artist / Compositor at Freelance / Various studios (Montreal, Vancouver, Toronto, Malta, etc.)
July 1, 2014 - Present
Responsible for integrating live-action plates with CG elements, blue/green screen pulls, color correction, roto and dust busting, and advanced keying. Proficient with Nuke (IBK keyer, HSVtool) and 3D environment integration using 3DS Max, Boujou for camera tracking, and EXR-based passes. Worked on 2k/4k and stereo IMAX projects, created 3D virtual sets based on 2D graphics, and produced openings and live TV graphics. Experienced with real-time graphics for digital signage and multi-format export. Collaborated with directors and VFX supervisors to achieve storytelling goals.

Education

Diploma Piano Jazz at Popular School of Arts – Bucharest – Romania
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1989
Flame 8.5 / Inferno 5 Certificate of Completion at Discreet Montreal
January 1, 2004 - September 12, 2025
Piano Jazz Diploma at Popular School of Arts
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1989
Diploma at Popular School of Arts
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1989
Certificate of Completion - Flame 8.5 / Inferno 5 at Discreet Montreal
January 1, 2004 - September 18, 2025
Diploma in Piano Jazz at Popular School of Arts
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1989
Diploma in Piano Jazz at Popular School of Arts, Bucharest, Romania
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1989
Certificate of Completion at Discreet Montreal
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Certificate of Completion at Discreet Montreal
January 1, 2004 - September 18, 2025
Diploma at Popular School of Arts – Bucharest, Romania
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1989
Flame 8.5/Inferno 5 Certificate of Completion at Discreet Montreal
January 1, 2004 - September 18, 2025
Diploma in Piano Jazz at Popular School of Arts
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1989
Diploma in Piano Jazz at Popular School of Arts, Bucharest
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1989
Certificate of Completion for Flame 8.5 / Inferno 5 at Discreet Montreal
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004

Qualifications

Flame 8.5/Inferno 5 Certificate of Completion
January 1, 2004 - August 21, 2025
Diploma Piano Jazz
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1989
Flame 8.5 / Inferno 5 Certificate of Completion
January 1, 2004 - September 12, 2025
Piano Jazz Diploma
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1989
Flame 8.5/Inferno 5 Certificate of completion
January 1, 2004 - September 12, 2025
Certificate of Completion - Flame 8.5 / Inferno 5
January 1, 2004 - September 18, 2025
Diploma in Piano Jazz
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1989
Certificate of completion for Flame 8.5/Inferno 5
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Diploma in Piano Jazz
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1989
Certificate of Completion – Flame 8.5/Inferno 5
January 1, 2004 - September 18, 2025
Flame 8.5/Inferno 5 Certificate of Completion
January 1, 2004 - September 18, 2025
Diploma in Piano Jazz
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1989
Flame 8.5 / Inferno 5 Certificate of Completion
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other

Skills

Experience Level