About the Speaker:

Edward Dawson-Taylor brings extensive hands-on and supervisory expertise to the computer graphics industry. With a foundation in GIS Architecture and Engineering, he has built an impressive career working with premier studios including Industrial Light & Magic, Disney, MPC, and Digital Domain.

His portfolio includes contributions to major blockbuster productions such as Jurassic World, The Lion King, and Jungle Book. As both an artist and supervisor across film, television, and interactive media, Edd has demonstrated versatility in multiple disciplines, from creature development to environmental design.

Widely recognized for his artistic vision and technological innovation, Edd has successfully led teams of artists and developers in creating immersive worlds while enhancing CG software capabilities and production pipelines.

A pioneer in Virtual Production, Edd co-founded CG Pro, an educational platform where he develops and teaches dynamic courses focused on Unreal Engine, VFX tools, and emerging virtual production techniques. He concurrently serves as the head of Edge Visual Studios, a cutting-edge facility specializing in real-time creative solutions.