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Hi, I’m Juan Garcia, a passionate Nuke Compositor with extensive experience working on high-profile TV shows, movies, and commercials across major studios in Los Angeles and London. I specialize in creating seamless visual effects, including CG integration, set extensions, and eye FX animations. I enjoy collaborating closely with producers and supervisors to bring the client’s vision to life with precision and creativity.
Throughout my career, I’ve had the pleasure of contributing to renowned projects for Netflix, HBO, Paramount, and Disney+, among others. Whether leading teams or working as a key artist, my goal is always to deliver polished, high-quality work while maintaining strong communication and a collaborative spirit.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Work Experience
Senior Compositor at Rumble VFX
August 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024Directly communicated with the Owner/Supervisor to discuss shot needs and approaches to realize clients' visions. Created look and animation of an eye effect for Netflix's "Supacell" superhero show. Worked on set extensions, CG integration, and finalized multiple shots for a Paramount movie "A Gentleman in Moscow". Also contributed to the HBO crime drama "True Detective Night Country."
Senior Compositor at Digital Frontier FX
February 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023Worked closely with supervisors utilizing compositing skills on streaming shows aired on Disney+, CBS, and CW including episodes for "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier," "Fire Country," and "Flash." Demonstrated excellent understanding of 2D and 3D tracking and match-moving for paint outs and showed strong knowledge of CG rendering and compositing multi-channel EXRs integrated into live-action footage.
Senior Compositor at Ingenuity Studios
March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2023Led artists and worked on shots for multiple TV shows, commercials, and music videos including AMC's "The Walking Dead," Netflix's "Grace and Frankie," NBC's "Superstore," and music videos for Imagine Dragons, Maroon 5, Megan Thee Stallion, Jennifer Lopez featuring DJ Khaled and Cardi B. Maintained open communication with Los Angeles producers, supervisors, and leads. Highly proficient in IBK, Primate, and Keylight.
Senior Compositor at Digital Frontier FX
December 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021Contracted to execute high-difficulty paint-out jobs, showcasing eye for detail, color matching, and lighting. Maintained professional attitude and communication skills.
Compositor at Crafty Apes
March 1, 2020 - April 30, 2020Worked as a contractor performing complex paint-out jobs for a Netflix show, demonstrating excellent detail orientation and collaborative communication.
Compositor at Zero VFX
May 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020Produced high-quality digital composites for commercials and movies, seamlessly integrating multiple shot layers. Maintained communication with Boston studio while working from Los Angeles.
Compositor at FuseFx
January 1, 2019 - March 31, 2019Key artist on projects such as "The Politician," "13 Reasons Why," and assisted on shows including "911," "Unbelievable," "The Rookie," "Criminal Minds," and "Castle Rock." Showed excellent knowledge of Nuke's 3D system and strong attention to detail.
Show Lead/Senior Compositor at Ingenuity Studios
August 1, 2016 - January 31, 2019Led compositing on multiple projects across TV shows, commercials, and music videos, coordinating with producers and supervisors to ensure final quality.
Stereo Comp Artist at Stereo D
October 1, 2011 - June 30, 2015Converted 2D movies into 3D using Nuke for depth map creation, roto splines, and integrating elements from other studios. Developed excellent roto skills and followed industry best practices.
TV VFX Compositor at CoSA VFX
April 1, 2012 - May 31, 2013Worked closely with VFX supervisors transitioning work in progress to final shots using Nuke and Mocha. Tasks included wire removal, tracking, color correction, clean plates, split-screen shots, deGrain/Grain, muzzle flashes, and bullet holes for high-profile TV shows like "Fringe," "Person of Interest," "Almost Human," "Agents of Shield," and "Revolution." Dependable and flexible.
Senior Compositor at Rumble VFX
August 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024Directly communicated with the Owner/Supervisor to discuss shot needs and different approaches to materialize the clients vision. Helped create the look and animation of an eye FX for Netflix “Supacell”, a superhero show, and also worked on set extensions, CG integration, etc. Finaled multiple shots for a highly demanding Paramount movie called “A Gentleman in Moscow”. Worked on the crime drama show from HBO called “True Detective Night Country”.
Senior Compositor at Digital Frontier FX
February 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023Worked closely with Supervisors utilizing compositing skills on streaming shows aired on Disney+, CBS, and CW including episodes for “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”, “Fire Country” and “Flash”. Demonstrated excellent understanding of 2D and 3D tracking and match-moving for paint outs. Strong knowledge of CG rendering and compositing multi-channel EXRs and their integration into live action footage.
Senior Compositor at Ingenuity Studios
March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2023Worked on shots and led artists on multiple TV shows, commercials and music videos including AMC “The Walking Dead”, NETFLIX “Grace and Frankie”, NBC “Superstore”, Imagine Dragons “Thunder” video, Maroon 5 and Megan Thee Stallion “Beautiful Mistakes”, Jennifer Lopez “Dinero” ft. Dj Khaled and Cardi B. music videos. Maintained open communication with Los Angeles studios producers, supervisors, and leads. Highly proficient in using IBK, Primate or Keylight.
Senior Compositor at Digital Frontier FX
December 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021Senior compositing work on VFX projects.
Compositor at Crafty Apes
March 1, 2020 - April 30, 2020Contractor for a high difficulty level paint out job for a Netflix show. Demonstrated eye for detail, color matching, and lighting. Exhibited excellent communication skills and a professional collaborative attitude.
Compositor at Zero VFX
May 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020Worked on commercials and movies with experience creating high quality digital composites, seamlessly integrating various layers of a shot. Maintained open communication with Boston studio from Los Angeles location.
Compositor at FuseFx
January 1, 2019 - March 31, 2019Worked as a key artist for ‘The Politician’, ‘13 Reasons Why’, and helped out on ‘911’, ‘Unbelievable’, ‘The Rookie’, ‘Criminal Minds’, and ‘Castle Rock’. Excellent knowledge of Nuke's 3D system. Took direction well and exercised close attention to detail.
Show Lead/Senior Compositor at Ingenuity Studios
August 1, 2016 - January 31, 2019Lead compositing artist and show lead managing shot delivery and artists.
Stereo Comp Artist at Stereo D
October 1, 2011 - June 30, 2015Converted 2D movies into 3D using Nuke for creating Depth Maps with roto splines and integrating elements from other studios into a pleasing 3D experience. Excelled in roto techniques and best practices.
TV VFX Compositor at CoSA VFX
April 1, 2012 - May 31, 2013Maintained good communication with VFX supervisors to go from a work in progress to a final product using Nuke and Mocha as main tools. Tasks included wire removal, tracking, color correction, clean plates, split-screen shots, deGrain/Grain, muzzle flashes, bullet holes for high profile television shows such as: Fringe, Person of Interest, Almost Human, Agents of Shield and Revolution. Dependable and flexible.
Senior Compositor at Rumble VFX
August 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024Directly communicated with the Owner/Supervisor to discuss shot needs and different approaches to materialize the client's vision. Helped create the look and animation of an eye fx for Netflix “Supacell,” a superhero show and also worked on set extensions, CG integration etc. Finaled multiple shots for a highly demanding Paramount movie called “A Gentleman in Moscow.” Worked on the Crime Drama show from HBO called “True Detective Night Country.”
Senior Compositor at Digital Frontier FX
February 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023Worked closely with Supervisors utilizing Comp skills on streaming shows aired on Disney+, CBS, and CW, including episodes for “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” “Fire Country,” and “Flash.” Excellent understanding of 2D and 3D tracking and match-moving for paint outs. Strong knowledge of CG rendering and compositing multi-channel EXRs and their integration into live action footage.
Senior Compositor at Ingenuity Studios
March 1, 2021 - February 28, 2023Worked on shots and lead artists on multiple TV shows, commercials and music videos including AMC “The Walking Dead,” NETFLIX “Grace and Frankie,” NBC “Superstore,” Imagine Dragons “Thunder” video, Maroon 5 and Megan Thee Stallion “Beautiful Mistakes,” Jennifer Lopez “Dnero” ft. Dj Khaled and Cardi B. Maintained open communication with Los Angeles studios producers, supervisors, and leads. Highly proficient in using IBK, Primate or Keylight.
Senior Compositor at Digital Frontier FX
December 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021Provided senior compositor skills supporting productions with compositing duties.
Compositor at Crafty Apes
March 1, 2020 - April 30, 2020Worked as a contractor for a high difficulty level paint out job for a Netflix show. Demonstrated eye for detail, color matching, and lighting. Maintained excellent communication and a professional collaborative attitude.
Compositor at Zero VFX
May 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020Worked on commercials and movies. Experienced in creating high quality digital composites, seamlessly integrating the various layers of a shot. Maintained open communication with Boston studio from Los Angeles location.
Compositor at FuseFx
January 1, 2019 - March 31, 2019Worked as a key artist for shows including The Politician, 13 Reasons Why, and helped out on 911, Unbelievable, The Rookie, Criminal Minds, and Castle Rock. Excellent knowledge of Nuke's 3D system. Took direction well and exercised close attention to detail.
Show Lead/Senior Compositor at Ingenuity Studios
August 1, 2016 - January 31, 2019Lead and senior compositor for various productions.
Stereo Comp Artist at Stereo D
October 1, 2011 - June 30, 2015Converted 2D movies into 3D using Nuke for creating Depth Maps with the help of roto splines and integrating elements from other studios into a pleasing 3D experience. Excellent understanding of roto techniques and best practices.
TV VFX Compositor at CoSA VFX
April 1, 2012 - May 31, 2013Maintained good communication with VFX supervisors to go from a work in progress to a final product using Nuke and Mocha as the main tools. Tasks included wire removal, tracking, color correction, clean plates, split-screen shots, deGrain/Grain, muzzle flashes, bullet holes for high profile television shows such as Fringe, Person of Interest, Almost Human, Agents of Shield and Revolution.
Education
Bachelors of Science at The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2008Bachelors of Science at The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2008Bachelors of Science at The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2008Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet
Experience Level
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