Hiram Gifford
About Hiram Gifford
Hiram Gifford serves as the Head of Compositing Pipeline and Compositing Supervisor at Guru Studio, where he has worked since 2021. With a background in animation and extensive experience in compositing, he oversees the development of new tools and training for compositing departments.
Current Role at Guru Studio
Hiram Gifford serves as the Head of Compositing Pipeline and Compositing Supervisor at Guru Studio. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the studio's flagship productions. In this role, he oversees the development and implementation of new pipeline features, tools, training, and documentation for the compositing departments.
Previous Experience at Guru Studio
Prior to his current role, Hiram Gifford worked at Guru Studio in various capacities. He was a Compositor for four months in 2016, followed by a two-year tenure as Lead Compositor from 2016 to 2018. He then served as Compositing Supervisor and Pipeline Architect from 2020 to 2021, accumulating significant experience in the field.
Experience at Key West Video Inc.
Before joining Guru Studio, Hiram Gifford worked as a Motion Graphic Artist at Key West Video Inc. from 2013 to 2015. This role allowed him to develop skills in corporate video production, further enhancing his expertise in visual effects and animation.
Education and Training
Hiram Gifford completed his secondary education at East Northumberland Secondary School from 2005 to 2009. He then pursued an Advanced Diploma in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects at Loyalist College from 2009 to 2012. This educational background provided him with a solid foundation in the animation and visual effects industry.
Specialization and Skills
Hiram Gifford specializes in problem-solving, creating tools, and writing scripts aimed at enhancing efficiency in the compositing process. His expertise contributes to elevating the quality of work produced by the artists he supervises, ensuring high standards in the studio's productions.