I’m a dedicated visual effects artist and compositor with a passion for storytelling through digital effects. I specialize in shot integration, color management, and motion graphics, collaborating across teams to deliver polished visuals on tight schedules. I’ve worked with studios such as Tyler Perry Studios, Spin VFX, Bento Box, and Mill Film, taking on both contract and full-time roles to build robust VFX pipelines and mentor junior artists.

Eric Mercado

I’m a dedicated visual effects artist and compositor with a passion for storytelling through digital effects. I specialize in shot integration, color management, and motion graphics, collaborating across teams to deliver polished visuals on tight schedules. I’ve worked with studios such as Tyler Perry Studios, Spin VFX, Bento Box, and Mill Film, taking on both contract and full-time roles to build robust VFX pipelines and mentor junior artists.

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I’m a dedicated visual effects artist and compositor with a passion for storytelling through digital effects. I specialize in shot integration, color management, and motion graphics, collaborating across teams to deliver polished visuals on tight schedules.

I’ve worked with studios such as Tyler Perry Studios, Spin VFX, Bento Box, and Mill Film, taking on both contract and full-time roles to build robust VFX pipelines and mentor junior artists.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Bashkir
Beginner

Work Experience

Compositor at Tyler Perry Studios
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Contract work performing compositing tasks for selected projects, including shot integration and visual effects.
Compositor at The Whiskytree Southern Corporation
February 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025
Contract work focusing on visual effects compositing and shot integration.
Lead Compositor at Spin VFX
October 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Led the compositing team, overseeing shot assembly, color management, and delivery of VFX sequences.
Compositor at Spin VFX
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Performed high-quality compositing for film/TV projects, collaborating with CG and editorial teams.
Compositor/3D Generalist at Company 3
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2021
Contract work combining 2D/3D elements and compositing for various projects.
Compositor at Tyler Perry Studios
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Contract work on selected projects requiring high-quality compositing.
Artist - Compositing at Mill Film
December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Contract work performing compositing and visual effects tasks.
Compositor at Bento Box Entertainment, L.L.C.
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Contract work delivering compositing tasks for animation/television projects.
Video & Multimedia Specialist at The Staywell Company, L.L.C.
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Full-time role handling video and multimedia tasks; assisted in expediting After Effects workflows with JavaScript tools.
Motion Graphics Artist at Sharewik Media Group, L.L.C.
January 3, 2016 - July 28, 2016
Contract work delivering motion graphics assets and visuals.

Education

M.A. Visual Effects at Savannah College Of Art And Design
August 4, 2014 - January 1, 2017
B.S. Mass Media & Digital Film Production at Missouri State University
August 3, 2009 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

AVID Media Composer User Certified
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment