Hi, I’m Mariel Folmer, a Visual Effects Artist and Compositor with hands-on experience in NUKE/Foundry, keying, cleanup, rotoscoping, matte painting, and CG integration. I thrive in fast-paced productions, collaborating closely with supervisors and teams to deliver polished shots for film and television while maintaining a keen eye for detail and quality. I’ve taught Visual Effects Compositing at The DAVE School and trained at MPC Academy, developing strong pipelines and workflows. I’m passionate about mentoring new artists and sharing knowledge to help teams push creative boundaries and deliver exceptional results.

Mariel Folmer

Hi, I’m Mariel Folmer, a Visual Effects Artist and Compositor with hands-on experience in NUKE/Foundry, keying, cleanup, rotoscoping, matte painting, and CG integration. I thrive in fast-paced productions, collaborating closely with supervisors and teams to deliver polished shots for film and television while maintaining a keen eye for detail and quality. I’ve taught Visual Effects Compositing at The DAVE School and trained at MPC Academy, developing strong pipelines and workflows. I’m passionate about mentoring new artists and sharing knowledge to help teams push creative boundaries and deliver exceptional results.

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Hi, I’m Mariel Folmer, a Visual Effects Artist and Compositor with hands-on experience in NUKE/Foundry, keying, cleanup, rotoscoping, matte painting, and CG integration. I thrive in fast-paced productions, collaborating closely with supervisors and teams to deliver polished shots for film and television while maintaining a keen eye for detail and quality.

I’ve taught Visual Effects Compositing at The DAVE School and trained at MPC Academy, developing strong pipelines and workflows. I’m passionate about mentoring new artists and sharing knowledge to help teams push creative boundaries and deliver exceptional results.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Compositor at Digital Frontier FX
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Created photo-realistic looks on shots for television shows and film.
Compositor at Encore Studios
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Worked in a fast-paced environment, composited multiple sequences for TV shows and films; collaborated with teams of 10-50 people; ensured quality checks and timely delivery.
Compositor at Crafty Apes VFX
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Worked in 2D & 3D for films and TV shows; collaborated with supervisors and leads; on-set VFX supervisor training; maintained production timelines in fast-paced environments.
Compositor at Rappid VFX
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Communicated directly with clients and producers; attended daily meetings; responsible for intake and delivery of shots; performed quality checks with Supervisors and Production.

Education

3D Modeling, Animation and Visual Effects at The DAVE School (Florida Technical College)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Visual Effects Compositing at MPC Academy
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Nuke & Foundry Tools, Mocha at Self-Directed Courses
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025

Qualifications

Art and Entertainment Award / SunCoast Regional Emmy for 'The Dream Catcher'
December 1, 2017 - April 20, 2026
Graphic Arts & Animation Award / SunCoast Regional Emmy for 'The Dream Catcher'
December 1, 2017 - April 20, 2026
Member of the Visual Effects Society
January 1, 2022 - April 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services