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I am Ihab Abdel-Raheim, a graduate of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University, Department of Graphics & Animation, with a "Very Good" grade. I have over 21 years of experience in the field of visual effects and digital animation, with a strong specialization in compositing and CGI. I currently work as a VFX Supervisor at Twist Studios. Throughout my career, I have managed full VFX pipelines across commercial and cinematic content, led diverse teams of artists, and collaborated closely with directors, DPs, and clients to deliver high-quality visual effects. My expertise ranges from 3D modeling and look development to compositing, tracking, and on-set supervision, ensuring seamless integration between CGI and live-action footage.…I am Ihab Abdel-Raheim, a graduate of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University, Department of Graphics & Animation, with a "Very Good" grade. I have over 21 years of experience in the field of visual effects and digital animation, with a strong specialization in compositing and CGI. I currently work as a VFX Supervisor at Twist Studios. Throughout my career, I have managed full VFX pipelines across commercial and cinematic content, led diverse teams of artists, and collaborated closely with directors, DPs, and clients to deliver high-quality visual effects. My expertise ranges from 3D modeling and look development to compositing, tracking, and on-set supervision, ensuring seamless integration between CGI and live-action footage.

Ihab Abdel-Raheim

VFX Supervisor, Visual Effects Artist, Animator, +1

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I am Ihab Abdel-Raheim, a graduate of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University, Department of Graphics & Animation, with a "Very Good" grade. I have over 21 years of experience in the field of visual effects and digital animation, with a strong specialization in compositing and CGI. I currently work as a VFX Supervisor at Twist Studios. Throughout my career, I have managed full VFX pipelines across commercial and cinematic content, led diverse teams of artists, and collaborated closely with directors, DPs, and clients to deliver high-quality visual effects. My expertise ranges from 3D modeling and look development to compositing, tracking, and on-set supervision, ensuring seamless integration between CGI and live-action footage.…I am Ihab Abdel-Raheim, a graduate of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University, Department of Graphics & Animation, with a "Very Good" grade. I have over 21 years of experience in the field of visual effects and digital animation, with a strong specialization in compositing and CGI. I currently work as a VFX Supervisor at Twist Studios. Throughout my career, I have managed full VFX pipelines across commercial and cinematic content, led diverse teams of artists, and collaborated closely with directors, DPs, and clients to deliver high-quality visual effects. My expertise ranges from 3D modeling and look development to compositing, tracking, and on-set supervision, ensuring seamless integration between CGI and live-action footage.

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I am Ihab Abdel-Raheim, a graduate of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Helwan University, Department of Graphics & Animation, with a “Very Good” grade. I have over 21 years of experience in the field of visual effects and digital animation, with a strong specialization in compositing and CGI. I currently work as a VFX Supervisor at Twist Studios.

Throughout my career, I have managed full VFX pipelines across commercial and cinematic content, led diverse teams of artists, and collaborated closely with directors, DPs, and clients to deliver high-quality visual effects. My expertise ranges from 3D modeling and look development to compositing, tracking, and on-set supervision, ensuring seamless integration between CGI and live-action footage.

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Work Experience

VFX Supervisor at Twist Studios

January 1, 2025 - Present

Managed the full VFX pipeline across commercial and cinematic content. Led a team of compositors and 3D artists to meet tight deadlines while maintaining visual quality. Ensured seamless integration between 3D elements and live-action plates. Regularly communicated with clients and internal producers to align expectations and deliveries.

Freelance Senior Compositor at Freelance

January 31, 2025 - August 8, 2025

Delivered high-end compositing services to international clients via Upwork and Fiverr, building a strong reputation through consistent 5-star reviews and repeat business. Handled full post-production tasks on a wider range of projects including music videos, short films, and product commercials. Specialized in green screen keying, beauty cleanup, sky replacement, object removal, and advanced rotoscoping. Collaborated remotely with directors, editors, and VFX producers across different time zones, ensuring smooth delivery and communication. Took ownership of full VFX shots from match moving and tracking to final compositing and rendering using industry-standard tools.

VFX Supervisor at MEEM Studio

May 31, 2024 - August 8, 2025

Led the full visual effects pipeline for a large-scale historic and spiritual exhibit titled "The Story of Creation", showcased at a prestigious museum in Saudi Arabia. Supervised look development of CGI environments including desert landscapes, ancient architecture, and cosmic elements. Directed lighting and texturing of key assets to achieve photoreal and stylistically unified visual tone. Oversaw all compositing stages, including keying, rotoscoping, cleanup, and camera tracking, ensuring seamless integration of CGI with filmed elements. Took a hands-on role in finalizing critical hero shots, ensuring they met the highest quality standards and storytelling impact. Managed a diverse team of 3D and 2D artists, offering guidance, reviewing work, and maintaining visual consistency across the production. Collaborated with the museum’s creative directors and technical teams to deliver content optimized for large-format and immersive projection.

VFX Supervisor at Flare Studio

August 31, 2023 - August 8, 2025

Led production of high-profile VFX for regional brands and TV commercials. Integrated 3D elements with live footage using advanced compositing techniques. Developed in-house templates and best practices to improve workflow efficiency. Supervised on set and post production, including VFX breakdown creation and client presentations. Provided creative leadership.

VFX Supervisor (Hologram Projects) at XYZ Innovation

October 31, 2018 - August 8, 2025

Designed and delivered interactive holographic content for exhibitions and stage shows. Created pipelines to simulate realistic depth, light behavior, and volumetric elements. Bridged the gap between technical rigging and creative animation in holography.

Founder & VFX Supervisor at Blade Studio

January 31, 2018 - August 8, 2025

Founded and operated a boutique VFX and CGI production house serving top-tier clients in Egypt and the GCC. Directed the entire project lifecycle from pitching and bidding to creative supervision, technical execution, and final delivery. Successfully led 80+ commercial and creative projects including national TV campaigns, product films, and branded content for telecom, banking, FMCG, and automotive sectors. Built and trained a dedicated in-house team of CG artists, compositors, and motion designers, establishing efficient internal workflows and technical pipelines. Personally oversaw and finalized key hero shots, particularly in high-visibility projects requiring precision and creative finesse. Handled complex creative challenges including full 3D product animations and environment builds, particle simulations, physically-based lighting, and multi-layer compositing with seamless integration of CGI and live-action footage. Maintained strong client relationships and became a go-to VFX p

CGI & Compositing Artist; VFX Supervisor at Aroma Studios

April 30, 2009 - August 8, 2025

Joined as a CGI and compositing artist, quickly advanced to VFX Supervisor due to consistent technical excellence and creative leadership. Contributed to numerous high-end TV commercials and episodic content, often tasked with the most technically demanding shots. Responsibilities included 3D modeling, rigging, animation, and lighting for complex assets. Texture painting and shader development for photoreal integration. Full compositing pipelines including keying, rotoscoping, tracking, cleanup, and multi-pass CGI integration. As VFX Supervisor, led teams across multiple projects simultaneously, setting visual benchmarks and reviewing work for consistency and narrative impact. Collaborated closely with directors, cinematographers, and producers to align VFX with storytelling intent. Personally executed and finalized challenging shots including camera-tracked transitions, destruction simulations, magical effects, and seamless environment replacements. Played a critical role in elevating

CGI & Compositing Artist at CAT Studios

May 31, 2004 - August 8, 2025

First industry role; created 3D assets and composited short form content. Learned to deliver quick turnarounds while maintaining quality and continuity.