Joshua Petrakos
About Joshua Petrakos
Joshua Petrakos is an experienced FX Supervisor at Guru Studio in Toronto, Ontario, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background as a Lead FX Artist and FX Artist, and he holds a graduate certificate in Visual Effects for Film and Television from Seneca College.
Work at Guru Studio
Joshua Petrakos has been a key member of Guru Studio since 2017. He initially worked as an FX Artist for five months before transitioning to a Shot Finaler role for four months. From 2017 to 2020, he continued as an FX Artist, contributing to various projects. In 2020, he advanced to the position of Lead FX Artist, where he has been for four years. In 2021, he took on the role of FX Supervisor, a position he has held for three years. His responsibilities include overseeing the FX team and ensuring the quality of visual effects in production.
Education and Expertise
Joshua Petrakos studied at Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, where he earned an Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Visual Effects for Film and Television in 2016. He also holds an Ontario College Diploma in Digital Media Arts, which he completed from 2013 to 2015. His expertise includes proficiency in software such as Houdini, Maya, Nuke, and PF-Track, as well as renderers like Mantra, Redshift, and VRay. This technical knowledge supports his role in developing tools for the FX team.
Background
Before joining Guru Studio, Joshua Petrakos gained experience as an Intern at veryOna Inc. in 2015 for three months. He also served as a Teacher Assistant at Seneca College for three months in 2016. His educational background and early career experiences laid the foundation for his current roles in visual effects production.
Achievements in FX Supervision
In his capacity as FX Supervisor at Guru Studio, Joshua Petrakos contributes to the development of new and existing tools for the FX team. He actively participates in production meetings and director reviews, ensuring that client requests are met. Additionally, he mentors and trains members of the FX team to enhance their efficiency within the production pipeline. His collaboration with Technical Directors and CG Supervisors focuses on building and improving the FX pipeline.