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I’m a cinematic and VFX artist based in Prague with 7+ years of experience working across real-time pipelines for AAA games, virtual production, and broadcast-style media. I specialize in Unreal Engine 5 cinematics, real-time VFX, and generalist workflows that help teams deliver consistent, high-quality in-engine results—from camera and Sequencer work to final-pixel rendering. I enjoy building efficient pipelines using tools like Blueprints, Houdini Engine, and Chaos simulations, and I regularly support character-driven projects through full MetaHuman workflows (including MetaHuman Animator and mocap cleanup). On the post side, I’m comfortable with Nuke and Adobe After Effects for compositing and finishing, and I collaborate closely with production teams using systems like ShotGrid and Jira to manage reviews and revisions smoothly.…I’m a cinematic and VFX artist based in Prague with 7+ years of experience working across real-time pipelines for AAA games, virtual production, and broadcast-style media. I specialize in Unreal Engine 5 cinematics, real-time VFX, and generalist workflows that help teams deliver consistent, high-quality in-engine results—from camera and Sequencer work to final-pixel rendering. I enjoy building efficient pipelines using tools like Blueprints, Houdini Engine, and Chaos simulations, and I regularly support character-driven projects through full MetaHuman workflows (including MetaHuman Animator and mocap cleanup). On the post side, I’m comfortable with Nuke and Adobe After Effects for compositing and finishing, and I collaborate closely with production teams using systems like ShotGrid and Jira to manage reviews and revisions smoothly.

Samani Estrada Ramos

Visual Effects Artist, Film Director, Cinematographer, +7

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I’m a cinematic and VFX artist based in Prague with 7+ years of experience working across real-time pipelines for AAA games, virtual production, and broadcast-style media. I specialize in Unreal Engine 5 cinematics, real-time VFX, and generalist workflows that help teams deliver consistent, high-quality in-engine results—from camera and Sequencer work to final-pixel rendering. I enjoy building efficient pipelines using tools like Blueprints, Houdini Engine, and Chaos simulations, and I regularly support character-driven projects through full MetaHuman workflows (including MetaHuman Animator and mocap cleanup). On the post side, I’m comfortable with Nuke and Adobe After Effects for compositing and finishing, and I collaborate closely with production teams using systems like ShotGrid and Jira to manage reviews and revisions smoothly.…I’m a cinematic and VFX artist based in Prague with 7+ years of experience working across real-time pipelines for AAA games, virtual production, and broadcast-style media. I specialize in Unreal Engine 5 cinematics, real-time VFX, and generalist workflows that help teams deliver consistent, high-quality in-engine results—from camera and Sequencer work to final-pixel rendering. I enjoy building efficient pipelines using tools like Blueprints, Houdini Engine, and Chaos simulations, and I regularly support character-driven projects through full MetaHuman workflows (including MetaHuman Animator and mocap cleanup). On the post side, I’m comfortable with Nuke and Adobe After Effects for compositing and finishing, and I collaborate closely with production teams using systems like ShotGrid and Jira to manage reviews and revisions smoothly.

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I’m a cinematic and VFX artist based in Prague with 7+ years of experience working across real-time pipelines for AAA games, virtual production, and broadcast-style media. I specialize in Unreal Engine 5 cinematics, real-time VFX, and generalist workflows that help teams deliver consistent, high-quality in-engine results—from camera and Sequencer work to final-pixel rendering.

I enjoy building efficient pipelines using tools like Blueprints, Houdini Engine, and Chaos simulations, and I regularly support character-driven projects through full MetaHuman workflows (including MetaHuman Animator and mocap cleanup). On the post side, I’m comfortable with Nuke and Adobe After Effects for compositing and finishing, and I collaborate closely with production teams using systems like ShotGrid and Jira to manage reviews and revisions smoothly.

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Spanish; Castilian

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Work Experience

Senior Cinematic Artist at Room8 Group

March 1, 2025 - Present

Created and animated in-engine cinematic cameras using advanced Unreal Engine 5 Sequencer workflows for an AAA game project, aiming for broadcast-quality output. Ensured consistency across sequences by applying cinematic tools and following style/technical quality bars. Managed feedback and revision cycles through ShotGrid and Jira within a large remote production pipeline.

Unreal Engine Generalist Artist at UPP S.A.S

September 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025

Built environments and handled layout and camera setup for high-end VFX commercials and previsualizations. Authored shader graph materials and implemented MetaHuman pipelines, including MetaHuman Animator and mocap data cleanup for character-driven cinematic work. Developed proprietary Blueprint toolsets to streamline composition tasks, and produced physically based path-traced UE5 renders for final-pixel client packages. Used Houdini Engine for procedural generation within the Unreal pipeline.

Senior Cinematic Artist at Room8 Group

September 1, 2023 - March 31, 2025

Created and animated in-engine cinematic camera work for an AAA game project using advanced Unreal Engine 5 Sequencer workflows. Ensured consistency across sequences by applying cinematic tools and maintaining style guides and technical quality standards. Managed feedback and revision cycles through ShotGrid and Jira within a large-scale remote production pipeline. Worked under NDA on a branching narrative horror project (announced later).

Visual Effects Artist at Batfields S.R.O

April 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023

Designed and implemented real-time VFX in Unreal Engine 5 using Niagara particle systems, including cloth and destruction work with Chaos physics simulations. Created customized materials and post-process materials to support the game’s visual identity. Used Houdini to produce explosion and liquid simulations for in-game use.

Unreal Engine Generalist Artist at UPP S.A.S

April 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023

Built environments and handled layout and camera setup, authored shader graph materials, and delivered lighting setups for high-end VFX and cinematic/film trailer work. Implemented MetaHuman pipelines including MetaHuman Animator and mocap data cleanup for character-driven cinematic projects. Developed proprietary Blueprint toolsets to streamline composition tasks for the wider team. Produced final-pixel path-traced UE5 renders for cinematic deliveries and client previsualization packages, integrating Houdini Engine for procedural generation within the Unreal pipeline.

Content Creation Specialist at Aruba HPE

June 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019

Managed visual content creation and quality assurance for a global tech corporation, including video editing, digital compositing, and coordination of post-production tasks with external agencies. Produced VFX assets for special events and large-scale projection setups for corporate presentations.

Content Creation Specialist at CI Games Aruba HPE

June 1, 2018 - August 31, 2019

Managed visual content creation and QA for a global tech corporation, including video editing and digital compositing. Coordinated post-production pipeline activities with external agencies. Produced VFX assets for special events and large-scale projection setups for corporate presentations.

Junior Compositor at Life Productions S.A.S

November 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018

Composited and edited the children’s miniseries Un Bosque Encantado for Canal 13 Colombia. Applied After Effects techniques including 2.5D environments, chroma keying, rotoscoping, VFX, and color correction.