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 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.
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.

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