Hi there, I’m Josiah Vanarsdel, a senior VFX composer with over a decade of experience across film, episodic television, and commercial projects. I’ve built a track record delivering photo-realistic composites, seamless CG/live-action integration, and complex rig removals for top studios. I’m passionate about collaborating with teams and mentoring junior artists to keep fast-paced productions on track. I thrive in remote and on-site environments, championing clean pipelines, high-quality results, and consistent brand aesthetics across campaigns. I enjoy problem-solving, pushing creative boundaries, and delivering robust VFX workflows that unite artistry with precision.…

Josiah Vanarsdel

Hi there, I’m Josiah Vanarsdel, a senior VFX composer with over a decade of experience across film, episodic television, and commercial projects. I’ve built a track record delivering photo-realistic composites, seamless CG/live-action integration, and complex rig removals for top studios. I’m passionate about collaborating with teams and mentoring junior artists to keep fast-paced productions on track. I thrive in remote and on-site environments, championing clean pipelines, high-quality results, and consistent brand aesthetics across campaigns. I enjoy problem-solving, pushing creative boundaries, and delivering robust VFX workflows that unite artistry with precision.…

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Hi there, I’m Josiah Vanarsdel, a senior VFX composer with over a decade of experience across film, episodic television, and commercial projects. I’ve built a track record delivering photo-realistic composites, seamless CG/live-action integration, and complex rig removals for top studios. I’m passionate about collaborating with teams and mentoring junior artists to keep fast-paced productions on track.

I thrive in remote and on-site environments, championing clean pipelines, high-quality results, and consistent brand aesthetics across campaigns. I enjoy problem-solving, pushing creative boundaries, and delivering robust VFX workflows that unite artistry with precision.

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English
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Work Experience

Compositor at Skechers
June 1, 2023 - June 4, 2024
Performed rig removal, asset combination, green screen removal, and beauty compositing.
Compositor at Crafty Apes
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Executed rig removal, asset combination, green screen removal, and CG integration for TV and film.
Compositor at Refuge VFX
August 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Handled rig removal, asset combination, green screen removal, and CG integration for TV and film.
Compositor at Cosa VFX
May 1, 2020 - August 1, 2021
Completed rig removal, asset combination, green screen removal, and CG integration for TV and film.
Compositor at Barnstorm VFX
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Performed rig removal, asset combination, green screen removal, and split screen frame-by-frame paint.
Compositor at FuseFX
September 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Executed rig removal, asset combination, green screen removal, and CG integration for TV.
Compositor at Cosa VFX
September 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Performed rig removal, asset combination, green screen removal, and CG integration for TV and film.
Compositor at Ingenuity
July 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Handled beauty compositing and green screen keying for television.
Color Compositor at Deluxe
November 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018
Colored and composited re-timed and restored footage to achieve a photorealistic look.
Compositor at Encore
June 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Assessed shots and completed compositing tasks, including frame-by-frame painting and removing blemishes and double chins.
Supervisor/Trainer/Compositor at Exceptional Minds
July 1, 2015 - April 1, 2016
Assessed shot difficulty, assisted producer with job bids, assigned qualified artists, developed action plans, quality controlled shots, packaged shots for delivery, and completed artist shots to meet deadlines. Evaluated skills needed for upcoming jobs, developed lessons to enhance artist skills, and held weekly meetings with a behavioral analyst to maximize individual learning curves.
Compositor at Skechers
June 1, 2023 - Present
Performed rig removal, asset combination, green screen removal, and beauty compositing.
Compositor at Crafty Apes
June 1, 2023 - August 10, 2025
Handled rig removal, asset combination, green screen removal, and CG integration for TV and film projects.
Compositor at Refuge VFX
February 1, 2022 - August 10, 2025
Executed rig removal, asset combination, green screen removal, and CG integration for TV and film.
Compositor at Cosa VFX
August 1, 2021 - August 10, 2025
Performed rig removal, asset combination, green screen removal, and CG integration for TV and film projects.
Compositor at Barnstorm VFX
March 1, 2020 - August 10, 2025
Handled rig removal, asset combination, green screen removal, and split screen frame-by-frame paint work.
Compositor at Fuse FX
November 1, 2019 - August 10, 2025
Performed rig removal, asset combination, green screen removal, and CG integration for TV projects.
Compositor at Cosa VFX
December 1, 2018 - August 10, 2025
Executed rig removal, asset combination, green screen removal, and CG integration for television and film.
Compositor at Ingenuity
September 1, 2018 - August 10, 2025
Created beauty comps and green screen compositing for television.
Color Compositor at Deluxe
July 1, 2018 - August 10, 2025
Colored, comped, re-timed, and restored footage to achieve a photorealistic look.
Compositor at Encore
August 1, 2016 - August 10, 2025
Assessed shots and completed compositing tasks including frame-by-frame painting, removing blemishes and double chins.
Supervisor/Trainer/Compositor at Exceptional Minds
April 1, 2016 - August 10, 2025
Assessed shot difficulty, assisted producer with job bids, assigned to qualified artists, developed action plans, performed QC and packaging of shots to meet deadlines. Evaluated skills needed for upcoming jobs, developed lessons to enhance artist skill level, and held weekly behavioral analyst meetings to maximize learning based on each individual's learning curve.
Compositor at Skechers
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Delivered product and lifestyle composites involving rig removal, asset integration, and beauty work.
Compositor at Crafty Apes
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Completed episodic and film composites including CG/live-action integration and green screen removals. Collaborated with supervisors to optimize workflow efficiency.
Compositor at Refuge VFX
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2022
Executed seamless composites for streaming episodic content. Troubleshot challenging green screen and rig removal tasks.
Compositor at CoSA VFX
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Worked on high-profile episodic series, handling rig removal, CG integration, and advanced paint fixes.
Compositor at CoSA VFX
December 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Contributed to episodic work with rig removal, CG integration, and advanced paint fixes.
Compositor at Barnstorm VFX
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Delivered split-screen and frame-by-frame paint under strict deadlines.
Compositor at Fuse FX
November 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Executed CG-heavy episodic composites and detailed clean up.
Compositor at Ingenuity Studios
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Performed beauty work and green screen composites for television campaigns.
Colorist at Deluxe
July 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018
Retimed and restored archival footage to achieve a photo-realistic aesthetic.
Compositor at Encore VFX
August 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Conducted paint/clean up work including blemish and object removal.
Supervisor / Trainer / Compositor at Exceptional Minds
April 1, 2016 - April 1, 2016
Led a team of junior artists, assigned and QC’d shots, and packed for delivery. Developed training in Nuke & compositing techniques, enhancing team output. Assisted producers with bids, scheduling, and client delivery.
Composer at Barnstorm VFX
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Delivered split screen and frame-by-frame paint work under tight deadlines.
Composer at Fuse FX
September 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Executed CG-heavy episodic composites and detailed cleanup.
Composer at Ingenuity Studios
July 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Performed beauty work and green screen composites for television campaigns.
Color Composer at Deluxe
November 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018
Retimed and restored archival footage to achieve a photo-realistic aesthetic.
Composer at Encore VFX
June 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Performed paint/cleanup work including blemish and object removal.
Compositor at Sketchers
June 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025
Delivered photo-realistic composites for footwear campaigns, including rig removal, asset integration, and beauty work; ensured brand consistency across marketing campaigns.
Color/Compositor at Deluxe
November 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018
Retimed and restored archival footage to achieve a photo-realistic aesthetic suitable for broadcast and archival use.
Paint/Compositor at Encore VFX
June 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Conducted paint/cleanup work including blemish and object removal to clean plates for final delivery.

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