Achilleas Gatsopoulos: multi-skilled designer / filmmaker.

I am originally from Greece but have lived in the UK for 11 years. I come from a traditional Fine Arts background and then subsequently studied Digital Design / Illustration, post production, filmmaking and set design.

I have been working as a freelancer in the last 6 years the UK in the following areas:

- Art department in TV and big feature films (Harry Potter 3, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory etc.)

- Events Concept and Set design (clients include Warner Bros, Stolichnaya, Absolut Vodka, Havana Club, Selfridges, Diesel, Vodafone, O2, LG etc.)

- In the area of music and image, making music videos that have aired worldwide, video projections (for a few bands, including PET SHOP BOYS), as well as CD cover artworks/Logos/Web graphics for a few bands.

- Directing / designing my own short films that participate in various film festivals around the world, picking some awards in the way.

I can work in a variety of styles and techniques. The broad field of my education and experience allows me to effortlessly undertake different tasks within the process and carry them through to the end providing a strong and uniform visual character.

You can also have a look at my online portfolio at:
http://www.hypnagogia.carbonmade.com

Skills

Traditional Illustration Skills, Digital Design Skills ( Photoshop, Painter, Illustrator), Editing (Premiere, Final Cut), Digital Compositing/VFX (After Effects, Combustion)