STARNO is the creative alias of VFX artist Frederic St-Arnaud. Based in Montreal, I operate as an independent freelancer, specializing in photo-realistic digital content for a variety of industries.
When projects require additional scale or specialized expertise, I also collaborate with a trusted network of experienced freelancers.
My services include Digital Matte Painting, Concept Art, Compositing, Key Art, Poster Art, Skyboxes, CG Environments, and Promotional Art. With 25+ years of experience, I deliver high-end quality across four distinct industries…
In today's evolving landscape, I have also developed a solid pipeline integrating Generative AI to enhance productivity and explore new creative frontiers. Naturally, I strictly adhere to all contractual clauses and NDAs regarding the use of these technologies. I leverage these advanced tools only when the project's nature and the client's guidelines permit, ensuring that security, ethics, and professional standards remain at the forefront of my workflow.
Providing a full range of Visual Effects services, either as a main vendor or supporting VFX Studios with a focus on Matte Painting, CG Environments, Previz/Postviz Concept Art, Backdrops, Cycloramas, and Compositing.
Offering specialized hyper-realistic digital environments such as Skyboxes, Matte Painting, Concept Art, and Key Art / Poster Art for Cinematics, Loading screens, In-Game assets, and VR projects.
Managing the entire Visual Effects pipeline for advertising campaigns, delivering high-end content for TV Commercials, Print, and Digital Media. Services range from complex Compositing to full CGI integration for Social Media.
Producing immersive visual content for the XR Industry, covering Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality projects. Virtual Production workflows and real-time rendering.
Noteworthy Projects Completed since 2015
Clients are typically Visual Effects / VFX Studios, Film Productions, Game Studios, Advertising Agencies. Together we collaborate to work on projects for companies such as :
I am a visual effects artist with more than 25 years of experience. Since 1998, I have mainly focused on digital matte painting, set extensions, and concept art for the film industry. Throughout my career, I’ve had the chance to contribute to many productions and build strong professional collaborations.
From 2015 to 2021, I operated my own VFX studio, STARNO, with a small team of dedicated artists. Today, I work as a freelancer and team up with other experienced independent artists when projects require additional support.
I am always open to new collaborations and would be happy to discuss any project related to my areas of expertise. Whether big or small, I am committed to providing high-quality work that meets the needs of my clients and exceeds expectations.
My experience includes work on over 100 feature films, such as The Amazing Spider-Man, Sin City, Elysium, The Lone Ranger, Pacific Rim, Resident Evil, Terminator Salvation, Babel, Silent Hill, and The Golden Compass, which won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects at the 2008 Academy Awards.
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Since STARNO is no longer operating as an independent company and now functions as a freelance service, a range of collaboration opportunities is available for various types of projects. Whether it’s digital matte painting, set extensions, or concept art, feel free to reach out for any inquiries or project discussions.
In addition to direct contact via email, you can also connect through social media, particularly LinkedIn. This provides an efficient way to discuss potential collaborations, share ideas, and explore opportunities.