Hi, I’m Alvin Grado. I’ve spent over 15 years crafting high-end visuals for feature films and television, specializing in compositing, color work, keying, and CG integration. I love pushing the boundaries of Nuke and related tools to deliver seamless, immersive effects that help stories sing. I’m driven by curiosity and a passion for delivering exceptional results on tight deadlines. I’m a collaborative team player who enjoys exploring new techniques and workflows, from Python scripting and Gizmos to custom tools that streamline workflows. Whether I’m polishing a shot, building a tool, or guiding a junior artist, I’m dedicated to advancing the project and keeping the creative momentum going.…

Alvin Grado

Hi, I’m Alvin Grado. I’ve spent over 15 years crafting high-end visuals for feature films and television, specializing in compositing, color work, keying, and CG integration. I love pushing the boundaries of Nuke and related tools to deliver seamless, immersive effects that help stories sing. I’m driven by curiosity and a passion for delivering exceptional results on tight deadlines. I’m a collaborative team player who enjoys exploring new techniques and workflows, from Python scripting and Gizmos to custom tools that streamline workflows. Whether I’m polishing a shot, building a tool, or guiding a junior artist, I’m dedicated to advancing the project and keeping the creative momentum going.…

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Hi, I’m Alvin Grado. I’ve spent over 15 years crafting high-end visuals for feature films and television, specializing in compositing, color work, keying, and CG integration. I love pushing the boundaries of Nuke and related tools to deliver seamless, immersive effects that help stories sing. I’m driven by curiosity and a passion for delivering exceptional results on tight deadlines.

I’m a collaborative team player who enjoys exploring new techniques and workflows, from Python scripting and Gizmos to custom tools that streamline workflows. Whether I’m polishing a shot, building a tool, or guiding a junior artist, I’m dedicated to advancing the project and keeping the creative momentum going.

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English
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Work Experience

Compositor at Tower33 VFX
October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Delivered high-quality compositing for feature films and series, including Atlas, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Rebel Moon, Godzilla vs. Kong, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Flash (2023), Andor, and Stranger Things (Season 2).
Compositor at Cinesite
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Undisclosed project at Cinesite – Montreal, QC.
Compositor at Atmosphere VFX
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Undisclosed Atmosphere VFX project – Vancouver, BC.
Senior Composer at Scanline VFX
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Contributed as a Senior Composer on multiple projects; involved in unseen freelance scope including programming and content creation in collaboration with the VFX team.
Freelance at DBC Images VFX
December 1, 2023 - November 10, 2025
Contributing to undisclosed freelance projects, including programming, website development, editing, compositing, photography, and other creative tasks.
Senior Composer at Costa VFX
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020
Senior composer contributing to feature and television projects.
Senior Composer at Vitality VFX
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Contributed as a Senior Composer on The Main Event as part of the compositing team.
Senior Composer at Zoic Studios
December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Created high-quality composites for the TV series Star Girl.
Key Composer at Mill Films
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Worked on feature films including The Turning and Cats.
Key Composer at MPC
February 1, 2019 - February 1, 2019
Contributed to Aquaman, Dumbo, and X-Men: Dark Phoenix.
Senior Composer at Ngenius Studio
August 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Contributed to the project Troll.
Lead Depth Assistant / Senior Composer at Gener8
July 1, 2015 - July 1, 2015
Led depth tasks and contributed as a senior composer on high-profile projects such as 300: Rise of an Empire, Insurgent, Jupiter Ascending, The Grandmaster, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Guardians of the Galaxy, Maleficent, Godzilla, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, Pan, Pixels.
Senior Composer / Pioneer VR Composer at Felix and Paul Studios
August 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Worked on groundbreaking VR projects like Miyubi, Cirque du Soleil: Dreams of 'O', and Jurassic World: Apatosaurus.
Lead Depth Assistant / Senior Composer at Gener8
July 1, 2015 - July 1, 2015
Led depth tasks and contributed as a senior composer on multiple projects.
2D Composer at GFZ Studio
October 1, 2012 - October 1, 2012
2D compositing work for various projects.
2D Composer at Mech nology Studios
September 1, 2012 - September 1, 2012
2D compositing work for multiple projects.
Clean Plate / Paint Artist at Zoic Studios
May 1, 2012 - May 1, 2012
Created clean plates and paint work for composite shots.
2D Composer at Luximation Films Inc.
November 1, 2011 - November 1, 2011
2D compositing work for animated and live-action projects.
2D Composer at North West Digital
August 31, 2011 - August 31, 2011
2D compositing work for various projects.
2D Composer at Blue Star Films
May 1, 2012 - May 1, 2012
Contributed 2D compositing work on select projects.

Education

Diploma in Visual Effects for Film and Television at VANARTS
January 1, 2010 - November 10, 2025

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education

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