I'm a dedicated and skilled compositor, editor, VFX content creator and VFX on-set supervisor with 18 years of experience in film, television and digital media. I have a passion for creating seamless final images and a keen eye for detail. I am committed to delivering projects on time and within budget. I remain calm and confident in fast-paced environments, and I thrive on solving problems and collaborating with teams.

Alex Prihodko

I'm a dedicated and skilled compositor, editor, VFX content creator and VFX on-set supervisor with 18 years of experience in film, television and digital media. I have a passion for creating seamless final images and a keen eye for detail. I am committed to delivering projects on time and within budget. I remain calm and confident in fast-paced environments, and I thrive on solving problems and collaborating with teams.

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I’m a dedicated and skilled compositor, editor, VFX content creator and VFX on-set supervisor with 18 years of experience in film, television and digital media. I have a passion for creating seamless final images and a keen eye for detail. I am committed to delivering projects on time and within budget. I remain calm and confident in fast-paced environments, and I thrive on solving problems and collaborating with teams.

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Language

English
Advanced
Ukrainian
Advanced
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

VFX Generalist / Compositor / Editor / VFX On-Set Supervisor at Freelance
October 1, 2023 - Present
Compositing shots of different levels of complexity from footage, matte paintings, special effects and CGI elements with live-action footage in After Effects or Nuke. Filming, editing videos and creating motion graphics for different platforms. Working with AI technologies to speed up project execution. Producing video content for different platforms using After Effects, Nuke, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Blender, Mocha, and other tools. Preparing and stitching footage for virtual studios. Problem solving and creating Python scripts to automate repetitive tasks.
Compositor at FrameStore
July 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023
Collaborated with VFX supervisors and the creative team to achieve seamless composites for feature films. Integrated CGI elements and matte paintings into live-action footage. Green screen keying in Nuke.
VFX On-Set Supervisor / VFX Producer / Innovation TD at Atmosphere VFX
September 1, 2020 - April 30, 2023
Pre-production VFX planning and bidding to determine what can be done on set and what should be done in post. Oversee resource management and maintain communication among teams. Scheduling dailies and review sessions with the client. Working with outsourcing companies. Data wrangling from set: HDRIs, photogrammetry, references and set measurements. Writing Python scripts and expressions to automate repetitive tasks and improve the studio pipeline. Assisting the team to solve issues that arise during production.
VFX Coordinator / VFX On-Set Supervisor at Atmosphere VFX
September 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Managing artists and tracking the progress of tasks. Coordinating dailies and flow of information between artists and departments, ensuring common understanding of schedule and deadlines. Evaluating progress of development projects. Helping editorial with converting plates and ingested files in Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop. Project management, problem-solving and effective communication in a dynamic environment.
VFX Producer / VFX Supervisor at Cinnamon VFX
March 1, 2006 - March 31, 2018
Scheduled and coordinated artists' work: managed shot goals, status and delivery dates. Formulated bids, break downs and managed FTP/Aspera project delivery. Delivered commercials, TV shows and feature films of different complexity to clients worldwide. Trained, mentored and evaluated artists' strengths and assigned key tasks. Notable work included Agile/Scrum project management aspects featured in FX Guide.
VFX Producer / VFX Supervisor at Kyiv Postproduction
March 1, 2002 - March 31, 2006
Created visual effects for commercials and music videos in After Effects and Maya. Supervised shootings locally and abroad. Managed a team of 5-7 artists, depending on project size.

Education

Maya Courses (Autodesk Maya) at Real-time School
October 7, 2001 - October 13, 2001
Animation Mentor (Animation online courses) at Animation Mentor
January 10, 2011 - December 20, 2013
Animation courses, from basic to advanced level
National Technical University of Ukraine (Kyiv Polytechnic Institute) at Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, National Technical University of Ukraine
September 1, 1998 - May 25, 2000
Automation of machines and engineering systems

Qualifications

Alias|Wavefront Maya Transition Certificate
October 7, 2001 - October 13, 2001
Maya courses

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment