Hello! I am Raphaël Boisvert Desrochers, a skilled paint and roto artist with over a decade of experience in visual effects and scenic arts. From working on famous movie sets such as The Mummy 3 and Xmen Apocalypse to contributing to blockbuster films like Mary Poppins Returns and Mulan, I bring a wealth of practical and digital expertise to every project. I am proficient with industry-standard software like Nuke, Silhouette, Mocha Pro, and Photoshop and continuously expanding my skills with Blender 3D and Unreal Engine. I have a strong foundation in 2D animation and artistic principles such as perspective, anatomy, and color theory, coupled with hands-on experience in scenic painting and sculpture. Known for my detail-oriented eye and ability to collaborate effectively with teams, I thrive in both large studio environments and freelance work. I am passionate about delivering high-quality visual effects and rotoscoping services and eager to apply my talents to new creative challenges.

Raphaël Boisvert Desrochers

Hello! I am Raphaël Boisvert Desrochers, a skilled paint and roto artist with over a decade of experience in visual effects and scenic arts. From working on famous movie sets such as The Mummy 3 and Xmen Apocalypse to contributing to blockbuster films like Mary Poppins Returns and Mulan, I bring a wealth of practical and digital expertise to every project. I am proficient with industry-standard software like Nuke, Silhouette, Mocha Pro, and Photoshop and continuously expanding my skills with Blender 3D and Unreal Engine. I have a strong foundation in 2D animation and artistic principles such as perspective, anatomy, and color theory, coupled with hands-on experience in scenic painting and sculpture. Known for my detail-oriented eye and ability to collaborate effectively with teams, I thrive in both large studio environments and freelance work. I am passionate about delivering high-quality visual effects and rotoscoping services and eager to apply my talents to new creative challenges.

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Hello! I am Raphaël Boisvert Desrochers, a skilled paint and roto artist with over a decade of experience in visual effects and scenic arts. From working on famous movie sets such as The Mummy 3 and Xmen Apocalypse to contributing to blockbuster films like Mary Poppins Returns and Mulan, I bring a wealth of practical and digital expertise to every project. I am proficient with industry-standard software like Nuke, Silhouette, Mocha Pro, and Photoshop and continuously expanding my skills with Blender 3D and Unreal Engine.

I have a strong foundation in 2D animation and artistic principles such as perspective, anatomy, and color theory, coupled with hands-on experience in scenic painting and sculpture. Known for my detail-oriented eye and ability to collaborate effectively with teams, I thrive in both large studio environments and freelance work. I am passionate about delivering high-quality visual effects and rotoscoping services and eager to apply my talents to new creative challenges.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Painter Assistant // Sculptor Assistant at Various (The Mummy 3, Immortals, White House Down, The Walk, Xmen Apocalypse, Mother Sets for Sochi Olympics 2014)
December 31, 2016 - August 6, 2025
Worked on multiple film productions and events as an assistant in painting and sculpting, contributing to scenic painting including faux finishes and varnish, and creation of sculptures and molds. Involved in material preparation and set construction for live-action scenes and large-scale events such as the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games opening ceremony.
Paint & Roto Artist at Framestore studio
December 31, 2021 - August 6, 2025
Provided paint and rotoscoping services for high-profile movies and series such as Mary Poppins Returns, Deadpool 2, Dumbo, Mulan (Oscar nominated 2021), His Dark Materials season 2, and Army of the Dead. Tasks included digital painting for VFX, precise rotoscoping with vector shapes and detailed hair work, movement tracking, and quality control within visual effects pipelines.
Paint & Roto Artist at Pixomondo studio
December 31, 2023 - August 6, 2025
Contributed to top-tier productions including Moonfall, Matilda, Ghosted, Extrapolations, and The Pale Blue Eye. Duties encompassed advanced rotoscopy, digital painting for VFX such as marker and wire removal, rig removal, movement recreation, and maintaining quality standards within a large visual effects pipeline.
Painter Assistant // Sculptor Assistant (on set)
December 31, 2016 - August 6, 2025
Worked on-set as a painter and sculptor assistant for major movie productions including The Mummy 3, Immortals, White House Down, The Walk, Xmen Apocalypse, Mother, as well as on sets for the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games from 2007 to 2016.
Paint & roto artist at Framestore studio
December 31, 2021 - August 6, 2025
Contributed as a paint and roto artist on high-profile projects such as Mary Poppins Returns, Deadpool 2, Dumbo, the Oscar-nominated Mulan (2021), His Dark Materials season 2, and Army of the Dead during 2017-2021.
Paint & roto artist at Pixomondo studio
December 31, 2023 - August 6, 2025
Worked on paint and rotoscoping tasks for films and series including Moonfall, Matilda, Ghosted, Extrapolations, and The Pale Blue Eye between 2021 and 2023.
Paint & roto artist at Sony Pictures Imageworks
December 31, 2024 - August 6, 2025
Provided paint and roto artistry for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire from 2023 to 2024.
Freelance Paint & roto artist at Pmt, Vivarium
December 31, 2024 - August 6, 2025
Completed freelance paint and roto tasks for projects including Pmt and Vivarium in 2024.
Paint & roto artist at Cinesite
December 31, 2025 - August 6, 2025
Engaged in paint and roto artistry for productions like G20, Smurfs, The Sponge Bob Movie: Search for SquarePants, and Predator: Badlands during 2024-2025.

Education

Diploma of College studies (D.E.C.) in 2d animation at Cégep du vieux Montréal
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Concept art training at Syn Studio
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Diploma of College Studies (D.E.C.) in 2d animation at Cégep du vieux Montréal
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Concept art training at Syn Studio
January 1, 2015 - August 6, 2025
Unreal Engine- Introduction at Nad UQAC
January 1, 2025 - August 6, 2025

Qualifications

Launchpad Pro: training in compositing and rotoscopy
January 1, 2017 - April 1, 2017
Launchpad Pro: training in compositing and rotoscopy
January 1, 2017 - April 1, 2017
Diploma of College studies (D.E.C.) in 2d animation
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Concept art training
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
Launchpad Pro: training in compositing and rotoscopy
January 1, 2017 - August 6, 2025
Diploma of College Studies (D.E.C.) in 2d animation
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Concept art training
January 1, 2015 - August 6, 2025
Launchpad Pro: training in compositing and rotoscopy
January 1, 2017 - August 6, 2025
Unreal Engine- Introduction
January 1, 2025 - August 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other