I am a Virtual Production & Post Production Specialist with over 20 years of experience delivering broadcast, commercial, and film projects for top global brands. My expertise spans LED volume workflows, Unreal Engine environments, VFX supervision, color grading, motion graphics, and editing. I thrive at leading multidisciplinary teams and collaborating closely with directors and creatives to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of innovative content. I excel at bridging technical workflows with artistic vision to create seamless and engaging experiences. Passionate about innovation, I actively integrate generative AI tools into my workflows to expand creative possibilities and optimize delivery across virtual production and post-production environments.

Duane Vaiani

I am a Virtual Production & Post Production Specialist with over 20 years of experience delivering broadcast, commercial, and film projects for top global brands. My expertise spans LED volume workflows, Unreal Engine environments, VFX supervision, color grading, motion graphics, and editing. I thrive at leading multidisciplinary teams and collaborating closely with directors and creatives to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of innovative content. I excel at bridging technical workflows with artistic vision to create seamless and engaging experiences. Passionate about innovation, I actively integrate generative AI tools into my workflows to expand creative possibilities and optimize delivery across virtual production and post-production environments.

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I am a Virtual Production & Post Production Specialist with over 20 years of experience delivering broadcast, commercial, and film projects for top global brands. My expertise spans LED volume workflows, Unreal Engine environments, VFX supervision, color grading, motion graphics, and editing. I thrive at leading multidisciplinary teams and collaborating closely with directors and creatives to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of innovative content.

I excel at bridging technical workflows with artistic vision to create seamless and engaging experiences. Passionate about innovation, I actively integrate generative AI tools into my workflows to expand creative possibilities and optimize delivery across virtual production and post-production environments.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

VAD Supervisor & VFX Supervisor (for 2 Studio locations) at BrandStar Studios
August 1, 2021 - Present
Led the Virtual Art Department for LED volume productions at two studios, overseeing environment builds, asset integration, and real-time workflows. Managed internal artists and external freelancers to meet production milestones and creative goals. Supervised Unreal Engine environment builds to align with directors' vision. Collaborated with leadership on bidding, scheduling, and client communications across all production stages. Ensured seamless asset integration into virtual production pipelines for major commercial and branded content campaigns. Drove innovation by integrating generative AI tools in virtual production and post workflows to increase creative possibilities and optimize delivery.
Post Production Specialist - Freelance Editor, VFX Artist, Colorist, Motion Graphics
January 1, 2021 - August 28, 2025
Performed editing, VFX, motion graphics, color grading, and finishing for national broadcast campaigns, including Verizon, Volkswagen, and Home Depot. Collaborated directly with advertising agency teams to ensure high-quality finishing under tight deadlines.
VFX Artist/Supervisor & Motion Graphics Artist at Creative Drive
January 1, 2020 - August 28, 2025
Created visual effects, motion graphics, and color-graded content for broadcast, film, and digital campaigns. Served as on-set VFX supervisor for commercials and branded projects. Worked with notable clients such as Under Armour, Disney, and Home Depot.
VFX Artist/Supervisor & Motion Graphics Artist at VaporPost
January 1, 2014 - August 28, 2025
Produced visual effects, animation, and compositing for commercials, music videos, independent films, and corporate media. Supervised on-set VFX and collaborated with agencies on campaign delivery. Partnered with agencies including Alma DDB, JWT, Campbell Ewald, Starmark, with clients such as McDonald's, IBM, FedEx, Maybelline, AT&T, Ford, Chevy, Univision, and the U.S. Marine Corps.
VAD Supervisor & VFX Supervisor at BrandStar Studios
August 1, 2021 - Present
Led the Virtual Art Department for LED volume productions across two studio locations. Oversaw environment builds, asset integration, and real-time workflows leveraging Unreal Engine. Managed both internal artists and external freelancers to meet production milestones and creative expectations. Collaborated with leadership on bidding, scheduling, and client communications for all production stages. Drove innovation by integrating generative AI tools into virtual production and post workflows to expand creative possibilities and optimize project delivery, working on major commercial and branded content campaigns.
Post Production Specialist - Freelance Editor, VFX Artist, Colorist, Motion Graphics
January 1, 2021 - August 28, 2025
Performed editing, VFX, motion graphics, color grading, and finishing for national broadcast campaigns including Verizon, Volkswagen, and Home Depot. Collaborated directly with ad agency teams, ensuring high-quality finishing of commercials under tight deadlines. Utilized generative AI tools to enhance virtual production and post workflows.
VFX Artist/Supervisor & Motion Graphics Artist at Creative Drive
January 1, 2020 - August 28, 2025
Created VFX, motion graphics, and color-graded content for broadcast, film, and digital campaigns. Served as on-set VFX supervisor for commercials and branded projects. Worked with notable clients such as Under Armour, Disney, and Home Depot.
VFX Artist/Supervisor & Motion Graphics Artist at VaporPost
January 1, 2014 - August 28, 2025
Produced visual effects, animation, and compositing for commercials, music videos, independent films, and corporate media. Supervised VFX on set and worked closely with agencies on campaign delivery. Partnered with agencies including Alma DDB, JWT, Campbell Ewald, and Starmark. Served clients such as McDonald’s, IBM, FedEx, Maybelline, AT&T, Ford, Chevy, Univision, and the U.S. Marine Corps.
VAD Supervisor & VFX Supervisor at BrandStar Studios
August 1, 2021 - Present
Lead the Virtual Art Department for LED volume productions across two studio locations, managing environment builds, asset integration, and real-time workflows. Directed internal artists and freelancers to meet production milestones and creative standards. Supervised Unreal Engine environment builds and ensured alignment with the director’s vision. Collaborated with leadership on bidding, scheduling, and client communications for major commercial and branded content projects. Integrated generative AI tools to innovate and streamline virtual production and post workflows.
Post Production Specialist - Freelance Editor, VFX Artist, Colorist, Motion Graphics
January 1, 2021 - August 29, 2025
Performed editing, VFX, motion graphics, color grading, and finishing for national broadcast campaigns including Verizon, VW, and Home Depot. Worked closely with ad agency teams to ensure high-quality finishing under tight deadlines.
VFX Artist/Supervisor & Motion Graphics Artist at Creative Drive
January 1, 2020 - August 29, 2025
Created VFX, motion graphics, and color-graded content for broadcast, film, and digital campaigns. Served as on-set VFX supervisor for commercials and branded projects with notable clients such as Under Armour, Disney, and Home Depot.
VFX Artist/Supervisor & Motion Graphics Artist at VaporPost
January 1, 2014 - August 29, 2025
Produced visual effects, animation, and compositing for commercials, music videos, independent films, and corporate media. Supervised on-set VFX and collaborated with agencies including Alma DDB, JWT, Campbell Ewald, and Starmark. Worked with major clients such as McDonald’s, IBM, FedEx, Maybelline, AT&T, Ford, Chevy, Univision, and U.S. Marine Corps.

Education

Associate of Science, 3D Animation & Visual Effects at Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Associate of Science, 3D Animation & Visual Effects at Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Associate of Science, 3D Animation & Visual Effects at Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Goods, Professional Services