Hi, I’m Yi Zhang. I’m a dedicated visual effects compositor with extensive experience across major studios, delivering polished shots for film and television. I enjoy collaborating with artists across departments to turn creative concepts into seamless, believable imagery. I’m constantly learning new tools and workflows to push the boundaries of digital artistry. Currently based in Montreal as a permanent resident, I continue to work on feature and commercial projects, finding joy in solving challenging comp tasks and mentoring others whenever possible.

Hi, I’m Yi Zhang. I’m a dedicated visual effects compositor with extensive experience across major studios, delivering polished shots for film and television. I enjoy collaborating with artists across departments to turn creative concepts into seamless, believable imagery. I’m constantly learning new tools and workflows to push the boundaries of digital artistry. Currently based in Montreal as a permanent resident, I continue to work on feature and commercial projects, finding joy in solving challenging comp tasks and mentoring others whenever possible.

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Hi, I’m Yi Zhang. I’m a dedicated visual effects compositor with extensive experience across major studios, delivering polished shots for film and television. I enjoy collaborating with artists across departments to turn creative concepts into seamless, believable imagery. I’m constantly learning new tools and workflows to push the boundaries of digital artistry.

Currently based in Montreal as a permanent resident, I continue to work on feature and commercial projects, finding joy in solving challenging comp tasks and mentoring others whenever possible.

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Work Experience

Compositor at Barnstorm VFX
May 1, 2024 - November 10, 2025
Compositing for high-end visual effects projects; ongoing role since May 2024 with current projects and shot work.
Compositor at REAL by FAKE
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Compositing for VFX shots, color correction, roto and integration work on multiple projects.
Compositor at Framestore
March 31, 2020 - March 31, 2020
Compositing for feature film and commercial projects; shot integration and cleanups.
Compositor at MPC
September 30, 2019 - September 30, 2019
Compositing for film/television projects; shot consolidation and multi-pass integration.
Compositor at REAL by FAKE
February 28, 2018 - February 28, 2018
Compositing, roto work and multi-pass integration across projects.
Compositor at Alchemy 24
May 31, 2012 - May 31, 2012
Compositing, roto and matte painting work for several projects.
Animation teacher at Beijing New Media Technician College in China
December 31, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Teaching 2D Animation courses; guiding students to produce commercial animation projects.

Education

Visual special effects for film – television at UQAT
January 1, 2013 - October 31, 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Animation at Jilin Animation University
September 1, 2000 - July 1, 2004

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education