I craft visuals that integrate technical precision with creative storytelling, transforming raw footage into cinematic and polished experiences. My focus is creating seamless compositing, motion design, and visuals that connect with audiences.…

Ulisses Kikuchi

I craft visuals that integrate technical precision with creative storytelling, transforming raw footage into cinematic and polished experiences. My focus is creating seamless compositing, motion design, and visuals that connect with audiences.…

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I craft visuals that integrate technical precision with creative storytelling, transforming raw footage into cinematic and polished experiences.

My focus is creating seamless compositing, motion design, and visuals that connect with audiences.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Digital Compositor / Roto Artist at KIKUCHI VFX
January 1, 2026 - Present
Executed digital compositing and rotoscoping to create seamless visual effects for various projects. Utilized chroma keying techniques to enhance footage quality and ensure accurate despilling. Conducted tracking to match plate movement, optimizing background removal and alpha export for mattes.
Motion Designer at Ivoire Agency
October 1, 2020 - September 1, 2022
Apply the fundamentals of Animation, Design and Video Editing to bring layouts and graphic pieces to life for a variety of medias. Adapt the rhythm, the motion and the soundtracks to the needs of the agency's clients.
Instructor at SAGA - School of Art, Games and Animation
October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2020
To teach computer graphics classes, covering everything from artistic concepts to technical tools using various software programs for illustration, image composition, video editing, 3D production, and 3D and 2D animation.
Monitor at SAGA - School of Art, Games and Animation
February 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
The monitor is responsible for scheduling and teaching reinforcement and make-up classes, constantly studying to be prepared to do so. Assisting professors and classes taught during monitoring hours, answering any questions and helping to execute projects proposed by professors. Mentoring and training by the academic staff with projects focused on artistic and technical development and portfolio building for the desired field of work.
Freelance Designer at Autônomo
May 1, 2019 - October 1, 2020
Create and develop graphic design projects for digital and print media, such as logos, visual identity, illustrations, renders, image editing and processing.
Instrutor at SESC Taubaté
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
To conduct workshops on manual stencil printing during the Mantiqueira International Literary Fair (FLIMA).
Instrutor at SESC SP - Serviço Social do Comércio
March 1, 2019 - April 1, 2019
To teach workshops on manual stencil printing in various cities in the interior of São Paulo as part of the annual SESC Arts Circuit in cities with limited access to culture.

Education

Matte Painting for Cinema, Advertising and Games at EBAC - British School of Creative Arts and Technology
March 1, 2021 - April 28, 2026
Computação Gráfica at SAGA - School of Art, Game and Animation
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Computer Graphics at AXIS - School of Visual Effects
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Nuke VFX Compositing Mentorship at Borgo.tv Training
January 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
General English at Oxford House College
October 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Matte Painting for Cinema, Advertising and Games
March 1, 2021 - April 28, 2026
Nuke VFX Compositing Mentorship
January 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level