Hugo Dominguez

9228 Washington Blvd

Pico Rivera CA. 90660

323-215-5138

Objective:

Highly skilled and creative visual effects compositor/2D generalist with 30 years of visual effects experience, a passion for bringing imagination to life through digital art. Seeking a challenging position as a Visual Effects Comp/Paint lead.

Skills:

• Proficient in industry-standard visual effects software such as Nuke, Silhouette, Moca, Photoshop.

• Strong understanding of color theory, lighting, and composition principles.

• Comprehensive knowledge of GS/BS keying, 2D/3D tracking, Camera projection, 2D/3D element integration and rotoscoping techniques.

• Skilled in compositing, matte painting, paint prep, digital clean-up, and beauty for live-action and CG shots.

• Excellent eye for detail and ability to maintain consistency across shots and sequences.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work seamlessly within a team.

Experience:

• Collaborated with a team of artists to create seamless and photorealistic visual effects for films and television projects.

• Composited multiple elements including CG renders, live-action footage, and stock footage to achieve desired visual results.

• Integrated 2D and 3D assets seamlessly into live-action plates using tracking, masking, and color grading techniques.

• Applied advanced compositing techniques to enhance visuals, add atmospheric effects, and create realistic environments.

• Worked closely with supervisors and directors to understand and execute their creative vision while meeting project deadlines.

• Maintained effective communication with other departments, such as lighting, matte painting, and CG, to ensure smooth workflow and integration of assets.

• Contributed to the development and optimization of compositing pipelines, workflows, and tools.

• Provided visual effects compositing services to various clients on a freelance basis.

• Composited and integrated visual effects elements into live-action footage to create seamless and immersive visuals.

• Collaborated closely with clients to understand their creative vision and deliver projects that exceeded their expectations.

• Utilized various compositing techniques to achieve desired results, such as green screen keying, color grading, and tracking.

• Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining quality standards.

Education:

Platt College of design

Cerritos CA 1993-1995

Associate Degree in graphic design

ArtCenter College of design.

Pasadena CA 1992-1993

Foundation courses:

Principals of drawing, Composition and drawing

Design elements and processes, Structure and color, Color Theory.

References:

[Available upon request]