Hi, I’m Danny—an award-winning VFX artist and digital compositor focused on creating photorealistic environments for film, TV, and advertising. I specialize in 2.5D and 3D set extensions, seamless CGI integration, and advanced atmospheric work, delivering pixel-perfect 4K visuals for international studios. I fuse traditional high-end compositing with AI-assisted workflows to boost speed without compromising quality. I collaborate closely with directors and cinematographers to translate creative briefs into cinematic visuals, from historical reconstructions to branded campaigns. My approach emphasizes storytelling, lighting consistency, and technical excellence, ensuring visuals align with the narrative tone and production requirements.

Danny J. Acosta O.

Hi, I’m Danny—an award-winning VFX artist and digital compositor focused on creating photorealistic environments for film, TV, and advertising. I specialize in 2.5D and 3D set extensions, seamless CGI integration, and advanced atmospheric work, delivering pixel-perfect 4K visuals for international studios. I fuse traditional high-end compositing with AI-assisted workflows to boost speed without compromising quality. I collaborate closely with directors and cinematographers to translate creative briefs into cinematic visuals, from historical reconstructions to branded campaigns. My approach emphasizes storytelling, lighting consistency, and technical excellence, ensuring visuals align with the narrative tone and production requirements.

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Hi, I’m Danny—an award-winning VFX artist and digital compositor focused on creating photorealistic environments for film, TV, and advertising. I specialize in 2.5D and 3D set extensions, seamless CGI integration, and advanced atmospheric work, delivering pixel-perfect 4K visuals for international studios. I fuse traditional high-end compositing with AI-assisted workflows to boost speed without compromising quality.

I collaborate closely with directors and cinematographers to translate creative briefs into cinematic visuals, from historical reconstructions to branded campaigns. My approach emphasizes storytelling, lighting consistency, and technical excellence, ensuring visuals align with the narrative tone and production requirements.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Beginner

Work Experience

Graphic Designer / Matte Painter / Visual Effects Artist at Acme Labs; Bravemaker (collaborations with US-based studios)
January 1, 2011 - Present
Collaborated with US-based studios (Acme Labs, Bravemaker) and teams across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East to deliver production-ready visuals for global projects, focusing on matte painting and visual effects. Responsible for end-to-end visual development and meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.
Senior Digital Compositor & VFX Artist at Freelance/Independent
January 1, 2023 - Present
Leading high-end VFX and environmental compositing for film, TV, and advertising; 2.5D and 3D set extensions; CGI integration with lighting and texture matching; AI-assisted workflow to accelerate plate cleaning, background expansion, and environment prototyping; delivering pixel-perfect 4K visuals under tight deadlines.
VFX Artist & Set Extension Specialist at Bravemaker Studios
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Orchestrated seamless blending of 3D assets into live-action plates; developed 2.5D set extensions to expand visual scale; historical reconstruction and aging/de-aging of environments; digital imaging, color grading, and texture mapping; implemented Generative AI workflows for rapid prototyping and plate cleaning.
Digital Compositor & Retoucher at Acme Labs
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Cinematic retouching and high-end image manipulation for promotion and campaigns; multi-source lighting, atmosphere, and masking to achieve pixel-perfect integration; quality control for 4K delivery.

Education

CG Lighting Technician at Cgpreceptor
October 1, 2024 - February 11, 2026
2D & 3D Concept Art Technician at Cgpreceptor
January 1, 2023 - February 11, 2026
Concept Art Course at cursos.carlesmarsal.com
March 1, 2018 - February 11, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Professional Services