Hey, I’m Daniel, a Senior Nuke Compositor based in Los Angeles with over a decade of experience bringing shots to life for film and television. I’ve worked across a wide range of projects, from high-end VFX sequences to more experimental visual storytelling. I have a strong eye for composition, color, and detail, and I still get a kick out of solving tricky composites that make a scene feel seamless. Lately, I’ve been diving deep into AI-driven filmmaking and creative tools, exploring how machine learning can open new workflows for visual effects, animation, and storytelling. I love combining technical precision with artistic experimentation, whether it’s compositing a photoreal shot or building an AI-assisted sequence that pushes what’s possible.

Daniel Svaboe

Hey, I’m Daniel, a Senior Nuke Compositor based in Los Angeles with over a decade of experience bringing shots to life for film and television. I’ve worked across a wide range of projects, from high-end VFX sequences to more experimental visual storytelling. I have a strong eye for composition, color, and detail, and I still get a kick out of solving tricky composites that make a scene feel seamless. Lately, I’ve been diving deep into AI-driven filmmaking and creative tools, exploring how machine learning can open new workflows for visual effects, animation, and storytelling. I love combining technical precision with artistic experimentation, whether it’s compositing a photoreal shot or building an AI-assisted sequence that pushes what’s possible.

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Hey, I’m Daniel, a Senior Nuke Compositor based in Los Angeles with over a decade of experience bringing shots to life for film and television. I’ve worked across a wide range of projects, from high-end VFX sequences to more experimental visual storytelling. I have a strong eye for composition, color, and detail, and I still get a kick out of solving tricky composites that make a scene feel seamless.

Lately, I’ve been diving deep into AI-driven filmmaking and creative tools, exploring how machine learning can open new workflows for visual effects, animation, and storytelling. I love combining technical precision with artistic experimentation, whether it’s compositing a photoreal shot or building an AI-assisted sequence that pushes what’s possible.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Work Experience

Nuke Composer at Impossible Objects
October 31, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Drove Nuke-based compositing tasks on a confidential commercial project, integrating complex CG and live-action elements at ultra-high resolutions; collaborated with VFX supervisors and production to meet creative standards and deliver shots on schedule.
Nuke Composer at Prodigal Pictures
September 30, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Contributed immersive CG and live-action content for Sphere Las Vegas, integrating complex CG and live-action elements at ultra-high resolutions; collaborated with VFX supervisors and production teams to meet creative standards and deliver shots on schedule.
Nuke Composer at Amazon Studios
May 31, 2023 - May 31, 2023
Nuke compositor for feature film, television and commercials for studios including Technicolor, FuseFX, Alchemy X, Logan.tv, Imaginary Forces, Shadow Studios, and Timber & Buddah Jones.
Nuke Composer at Staff, Los Angeles
March 31, 2020 - March 31, 2020
Staff compositor for various studios in LA, including Mammal Studios, Picture Head, CoSA VFX, and Van Dyke Visual Effects.
Nuke Composer at Freelance
June 1, 2014 - November 9, 2025
Nuke compositor for feature film, television and commercials for studios such as Technicolor, FuseFX, Imaginary Forces, Logan.tv, Shadow Studios, and others.

Education

Bachelor of Multimedia Technology & Design at California State University, Northridge
August 1, 2011 - May 1, 2014
Study Abroad Program at California State University, Northridge
August 1, 2013 - May 1, 2014

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment