I am a Lighting and Compositing Artist with nearly five years of experience delivering high-quality visuals for 2D, 3D, and live-action productions. I have collaborated with studios like Mikros, Anima, and Ingenuity on projects for Netflix, HBO, and theatrical releases. Skilled in Unreal Engine real-time lighting, CGI integration, rotoscoping, clean-ups, and motion graphics. Known for versatility across animation, film, and video editing, I have strong proficiency with industry-standard tools. I am passionate about visual storytelling, cinematic lighting, and optimizing workflows in fast-paced production environments.

Luis Roberto Cadena Morales

I am a Lighting and Compositing Artist with nearly five years of experience delivering high-quality visuals for 2D, 3D, and live-action productions. I have collaborated with studios like Mikros, Anima, and Ingenuity on projects for Netflix, HBO, and theatrical releases. Skilled in Unreal Engine real-time lighting, CGI integration, rotoscoping, clean-ups, and motion graphics. Known for versatility across animation, film, and video editing, I have strong proficiency with industry-standard tools. I am passionate about visual storytelling, cinematic lighting, and optimizing workflows in fast-paced production environments.

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I am a Lighting and Compositing Artist with nearly five years of experience delivering high-quality visuals for 2D, 3D, and live-action productions. I have collaborated with studios like Mikros, Anima, and Ingenuity on projects for Netflix, HBO, and theatrical releases. Skilled in Unreal Engine real-time lighting, CGI integration, rotoscoping, clean-ups, and motion graphics.

Known for versatility across animation, film, and video editing, I have strong proficiency with industry-standard tools. I am passionate about visual storytelling, cinematic lighting, and optimizing workflows in fast-paced production environments.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Lighting & Compositing Artist at Mikros Animation | Anima Studios | Ingenuity
December 31, 2023 - August 27, 2025
Lit and composited sequences for animated series and feature projects distributed on Netflix and HBO. Integrated CGI with live-action footage ensuring seamless color, grain, and lighting balance. Delivered rotoscoping, clean-ups, chroma keying, and FX compositing on high-volume projects under tight deadlines. Collaborated with supervisors and cross-department teams to maintain visual consistency across shots.
Lighting & Compositing Artist at Mikros Animation | Anima Studios | Ingenuity
January 1, 2023 - August 27, 2025
Lit and composited sequences for animated series and feature projects distributed on Netflix and HBO. Integrated CGI with live-action footage ensuring seamless color, grain, and lighting balance. Delivered rotoscoping, clean-ups, chroma keying, and FX compositing on high-volume projects under tight deadlines. Collaborated with supervisors and cross-department teams to maintain visual consistency across shots.
Lighting & Compositing Artist at Mikros Animation | Anima Studios | Ingenuity
January 1, 2023 - August 27, 2025
Lit and composited sequences for animated series and feature projects distributed on Netflix and HBO. Integrated CGI with live-action footage, ensuring seamless color, grain, and lighting balance. Delivered rotoscoping, clean-ups, chromakeying, and FX compositing on high-volume projects under tight deadlines. Collaborated with supervisors and cross-department teams to maintain visual consistency across shots.
Lighting & Compositing Artist at Mikros Animation | Anima Studios | Ingenuity
January 1, 2023 - August 23, 2025
Lit and composited sequences for animated series and feature projects distributed on Netflix and HBO. Integrated CGI with live-action footage, ensuring seamless color, grain, and lighting balance. Delivered rotoscoping, clean-ups, chroma keying, and FX compositing on high-volume projects under tight deadlines. Collaborated with supervisors and cross-department teams to maintain visual consistency across shots.
Freelance Video Editor & Motion Graphics Designer at Various Clients
January 1, 2018 - Present
Edited content for YouTube, TikTok, podcasts, music videos, and corporate projects. Designed and animated motion graphics, captions, intros/outros, and promotional visuals. Delivered projects in multiple aspect ratios (16:9, 9:16, 1:1) optimized for social media platforms. Enhanced storytelling through color correction, pacing, and sound integration using Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve.
Freelance Video Editor & Motion Graphics Designer at Various Clients
January 1, 2018 - Present
Edited content for YouTube, TikTok, podcasts, music videos, and corporate projects. Designed and animated motion graphics, captions, intros/outros, and promotional visuals. Delivered projects in multiple aspect ratios (16:9, 9:16, 1:1) optimized for social media platforms. Enhanced storytelling through color correction, pacing, and sound integration using Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve.
Freelance Video Editor & Motion Graphics Designer at Various Clients
January 1, 2018 - Present
Edited content for YouTube, TikTok, podcasts, music videos, and corporate projects. Designed and animated motion graphics, captions, intros/outros, and promotional visuals. Delivered projects in multiple aspect ratios (16:9, 9:16, 1:1) optimized for social media platforms. Enhanced storytelling through color correction, pacing, and sound integration using Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve.
Freelance Video Editor & Motion Graphics Designer at Various Clients
January 1, 2018 - Present
Edited content for YouTube, TikTok, podcasts, music videos, and corporate projects. Designed and animated motion graphics, captions, intros/outros, and promotional visuals. Delivered projects in multiple aspect ratios (16:9, 9:16, 1:1) optimized for social media platforms. Enhanced storytelling through color correction, pacing, and sound integration using Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve.
Photographer at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - Present
Captured events including car races, concerts, and restaurant promotions. Edited photos for web and print using Lightroom and Photoshop. Delivered high-quality visuals that increased engagement on client platforms.
Photographer at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - Present
Captured events including car races, concerts, and restaurant promotions. Edited photos for web and print using Lightroom and Photoshop. Delivered high-quality visuals that increased engagement on client platforms.
Photographer at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - Present
Captured events including car races, concerts, and restaurant promotions. Edited photos for web and print using Lightroom and Photoshop. Delivered high-quality visuals that increased engagement on client platforms.
Photographer at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - Present
Captured events including car races, concerts, and restaurant promotions. Edited photos for web and print using Lightroom and Photoshop. Delivered high-quality visuals that increased engagement on client platforms.

Education

Ingeniería en Animación y Efectos Visuales at Universidad Politécnica Metropolitana de Hidalgo
January 11, 2030 - August 23, 2025
Ingeniería en Animación y Efectos Visuales at Universidad Politécnica Metropolitana de Hidalgo
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025
Engineering in Animation and Visual Effects at Universidad Politecnica Metropolitana de Hidalgo
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025
Ingeniería en Animación y Efectos Visuales at Universidad Polotecnica Metropolitana de Hidalgo
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet