

Keith Kiska is a Professional Photographer with a background in Motion graphics and Visual effects. Like many before him he found his true calling in Digital Media and has since devoted himself entirely to the art. While earning his BFA in Digital Media Production from the Art Institute of Washington, Keith soon discovered his potential and set out to create a name for himself in the Media Industry.
In recent years Keith has gone on to win national awards for his Photography and Multimedia work including Grand Prize in a Broadcast Competition sponsored by Adobe for his independent feature “Students of Film”. After presenting his film at Siggraph 2005 he dove into the most challenging role of his career, Visual Effects Director and Assistant Director for ”Deadmen”; a Notafilmltd production in association with Kiska Media. The film was featured at the Rosebud Film Festival and Visually Wired Film Festival and took home 4 awards for “Best Lighting”, “Best Editing”, “Best Cinematography” and “Best of Show”.The film launched Keith into a career with Renegade Productions where he continues his work In Motion Graphics, Visual Effects and Digital Photography. His recent work as Visual Effects Artist and lead Digital Concept Artist for their new short film “Push” has led Keith to some of his most creative and recognized work. Keith recently went on to win the “Guru Award” for Photography from Photoshop World CS2 in Las Vegas.
Keith has lived and traveled to such places as, Hawaii, Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, and both coasts of the U.S. He takes a large portion of his creative inspiration from his travels and believes that new experiences are food for the soul.
| D.O.B. | 1980 |
| Place of Birth | St. Louis, Missouri |
| Education | BFA, Digital Media Production |
| Skills | Photography, Photo Treatment, Digital Photographic Manipulation, Photo Restoration Graphic Design, Animation, Motion Graphics, Visual Effects, Compositing, Editing Cinematography, Web Design, Producing, Performing Art |
| Software | Adobe Photoshop - Adobe After Effects - Adobe Illustrator - Adobe Premier - Adobe Audition Final Cut Pro - Compressor - DVD Studio Pro |
| Equipment | Mac Quad Core, G5, G4 Laptop, Canon Digital Rebel, Canon 5D, Canon 16-35mm Lens Canon 70-300mm Lens, Flash Equipment, Studio Lighting Equipment, Manfrotto Tripod |
| EXPERIENCE | RENEGADE PRODUCTIONS >> 3/06 - PresentMotion Graphics Artist, Lead Photographer, Chief Web Designer, Graphic Designer, Editor, Visual Effects Artist, Art Director RHED Pixel >> 9/04 - 1/06Post Production Artist, Visual Effects Artist, Motion Graphics Artist, Graphic Designer KISKA MEDIA - Freelance >> 4/04 - PresentAdvertising, Commercials, Website Design, Print Advertising, Music Video Production, Logo and Branding, Product photography, Model Photography, Travel Photography, Photo Editing and Enhancement. |
| 2006 | Guru Award | 1st Place Photography, Photoshop World CS2, Las Vegas |
| 2006 | 3rd Place | National Photo Awards, Creative / Artistic (City on Ice) |
| 2006 | 5th Place | National Photo Awards, Black and White, Award of Excellence, |
| 2006 | 6th Place | National Photo Awards, Nature, (Chapman Falls) |
| 2006 | 61 Awards | Eye Fetch, Image of the day, (Broken Dreams) |
| 2005 | Grand Prize | Adobe Broadcast Design Competition, (Students of Film) |
| 2005 | Presentation | After Effects, Adobe Sponsored, (Siggraph Conference) |
| 2005 | Best Editin | Visually Wired Festival, (Deadmen) |
| 2005 | Best Cinematography | Visually Wired Festival, (Deadmen) |
| 2005 | Best Lighting | Visually Wired Festival, (Deadmen) |
| 2005 | Audience Award | Visually Wired Festival, (Deadmen) |
| 2004 | Telly Award | Lead Voice Talent, (CEF) |
| 2003 | Interface Design | The Art Institute of Washington, (Ice Age) |