CREALAB FORMATIONS
contact@gregcirade.com
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https://www.gregcirade.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregcirade/
https://www.imdb.com/fr/name/nm8453223/
Greg Cirade
Greg Cirade is a French matte painter, illustrator, and visual artist with over three decades of experience in film, television, and advertising. Recognized for his poetic approach to photorealistic environments, he has collaborated with major studios such as The Mill, Mikros, MPC, and worked on productions for Apple, Netflix, Disney, France TV, and Dior.
Based in Paris, Greg combines digital painting, cinematic lighting, and AI-assisted workflows to create immersive, emotionally charged worlds. He also teaches advanced matte painting and visual storytelling at leading French schools (LISAA, ISART, VFX Workshop) and regularly contributes to scientific and cultural publications.
A member of the Visual Effects Society (VES) since 2019, Greg continues to bridge art and technology, exploring the frontiers between science, philosophy, and image — with a distinctive European sensibility and a deep respect for the craft of illusion.
Role with the VES
Role within VES: Member – Matte Painting & Environment Artist. “Visual Effects Society – Paris Section”
Film Credits
https://www.imdb.com/fr/name/nm8453223/Skills & Titles
Digital Matte Painting & Environments• High-end photorealistic matte painting for film, TV, and advertising
• Large-scale digital environments and set extensions
• Camera projection & 3D matte integration (Nuke, C4D, Photoshop)
Visual Storytelling & Concept Art
• Narrative composition and lighting design
• Atmospheric and emotional world-building
• Visual continuity & art direction support
AI-Assisted Creative Workflow
• Image generation, reference building, and texture synthesis using AI tools
• Leonardo AI, Photoshop, Topaz, and custom AI pipelines
• Integration of AI-assisted visuals into traditional workflows
VFX Production & Collaboration
• Experience with studios such as The Mill, Mikros, MPC, and Dior
• Film and commercial matte painting pipelines
• Understanding of 3D tracking, compositing, and color grading constraints
Teaching & Mentorship
• Matte Painting Instructor (LISAA, ISART, VFX Workshop – Master level)
• Pedagogical design for advanced VFX training (Qualiopi certified)
• Mentor for environment artists and visual storytellers
Software / Tools
Photoshop • Cinema 4D • Topaz Suite • Leonardo AI • Illustrator • Unreal Engine (basic) • Gigapixel AI • Motion • Compressor
Awards
• Finalist – Paris Images Digital Summit (PIDS Enghien), 2017Visual Effects Category – Snow Simulation on “Glacé” (TF1 Series)
Recognized for innovative matte painting and snow FX integration in television drama production.
• Featured Artist – Science & Vie / SPL – Science Photo Library
Over 25 years of collaborations producing award-winning scientific and cinematic illustrations for leading international publications.
• Dior – “Environnement Poétique” (2022)
Large-scale matte painting and digital environment design for Dior visual campaign, noted for its artistic direction and technical excellence.
• VES Member (Visual Effects Society), since 2019
Selected for outstanding professional contribution to the field of Visual Effects and Matte Painting.
