Summary
Overview
Work history
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FOAD SHAH

London UK

Summary

Accomplished Senior VFX Compositor with 20+ years of experience delivering photorealistic, high-end visual effects for blockbuster feature films and award-winning television series. With a proven ability to solve complex, multi-layered compositing challenges and maintain visual continuity across large-scale projects. Adept at collaborating directly with directors and VFX supervisors to enhance storytelling to deliver seamless imagery. Committed to meticulous quality control and continuous learning of new technologies to enhance project outcomes.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

In-House Compositor

Netflix
London
2025.03 - 2025.12

In-House Compositor on Netflix "Ladies First". Collaborated closely with Director and Editorial, Comps taken from temps to final composites. Integrating of live-action and digital elements.

In-House Compositor

Warner Bros
2024.06 - 2024.12

In-House Compositor on Warner Brother's "Animal Friends". Comps taken from temps to final composites. Integrating of live-action and digital elements.

In-House Compositor

Paramount Puctures
London
2024.02 - 2024.04

In-House Compositor on Paramount Pictures "Gladiator 2". Comps taken from temps to final composites. Integrating of live-action and digital elements.

In-House Compositor

Marv
London
2023.10 - 2023.12

In-House Compositor on Marv's "Argyll". Comps taken from temps to final composites. Integrating of live-action and digital elements.

In-House Compositor

Paramount Pictures
London
2023.02 - 2023.04

In-House Compositor on Paramount Pictures "Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One". Comps taken from temps to final composites. Integrating of live-action and digital elements.

In-House Compositor

Apple Studios
2022.09 - 2022.11

In-House Compositor on Apple Studios "Napoleon". Comps taken from temps to final composites. Integrating of live-action and digital elements.

In_House Compositor

Disney
London
2021.09 - 2022.08

In-House Compositor on Disney's "Willow". Comps taken from temps to final composites. Integrating of live-action and digital elements.

In-House Compositor

Warner Bros
London
2021.03 - 2021.05

In-House Compositor on Warner Brothers "Fantastic Beasts: The secrets of Dumbledore". Comps taken from temps to final composites. Integrating of live-action and digital elements.

In-House Compositor

BBC Studios
London
2020.09 - 2020.11

In-House Compositor on BBC's "People just doing nothing". Comps taken from temps to final composites. Integrating of live-action and digital elements.

In-House Compositor

Netflix
London
2020.08 - 2020.09

In-House Compositor on Netflix "Outside the Wire". Collaborated closely with Director and Editorial, Comps taken from temps to final composites. Integrating of live-action and digital elements.

In-House Compositor

Studio Canal
London
2020.02 - 2020.07

In-House Compositor on Studio Canal's "A boy called Christmas". Collaborated closely with Director and Editorial, Comps taken from temps to final composites. Integrating of live-action and digital elements.

In-House Compositor

Netflix
London
2019.09 - 2019.12

In-House Compositor on Netflix Six part series "A Letter for the King". Collaborated closely with Director and Editorial, Comps taken from temps to final composites. Integrating of live-action and digital elements.

In-House Compositor

Paramount Pictures
London
2019.01 - 2019.07

In-House Compositor on Paramount Pictures "Dora the Explorer". Collaborated closely with Director and Editorial, Comps taken from temps to final composites. Integrating of live-action and digital elements.

VFX Compositor

Peerless VFX
London
2017.02 - 2018.12

Nuke compositor on various television and motion picture projects such as Paramount/TNT's “The Alienist”, “The Foreigner”, and BBC’s “Bodyguard”. Integrating of live-action and digital elements.

In-House Compositor

Warner Bros
London
2016.09 - 2017.03

VFX Compositor on Warner Brother's "Wonder Woman". Collaborated closely with Director and Editorial, enhancing the storytelling process through effective visualisation techniques.

In-House Compositor

Marvel Studios
London
2016.01 - 2016.05

VFX Compositor On Marvel Studios "Dr Strange". Collaborated closely with Director and Editorial, Comps taken from temps to final composites.

In-House Compositor

Warner Bros
London
2015.11 - 2015.11

Collaborated with the editorial team on visual effects for King Arthur: Legend of the Sword production. Collaborated closely with Director and Editorial, enhancing the storytelling process through effective visualisation techniques.

In-House Compositor

Paramount Pictures
London
2015.03 - 2015.05

VFX Compositor on Paramount Picture's Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation. Collaborated closely with Director and Editorial, enhancing the storytelling process through effective visualisation techniques.

VFX Compositor

Lola Post
London
2014.08 - 2014.12

Developed visual effects for twelve-part NBC series A.D. The Bible Continues, enhancing storytelling and audience engagement.

Digital Compositor

Radiant VFX
London
2014.05 - 2014.07

Created visual effects for Uefa Champions League title sequence. Integration of bluescreen and CG elements.

Digital Compositor

The Design Studio
London
2014.02 - 2014.04

Created high-quality visual effects as Nuke Compositor for music videos and commercials, delivering engaging content for clients including Nokia and Sony.

Digital Compositor

Vine FX
London
2013.07 - 2013.12

Composited visual effects for BBC's 'Atlantis' television series, enhancing storytelling through seamless integration of live-action and digital elements.

Digital Compositor

The Design Studio
London
2013.02 - 2013.05

Created Idents and Commercials for clients including Nokia and Sony, enhancing brand visibility and audience engagement.

Digital Compositor

Prime Focus
London
2012.10 - 2012.12

Stereoscopic Compositor using Nuke on BBC's “Mr.Stink”.

Digital Compositor

Digital Domain/Reliance
London
2012.01 - 2012.08

Visual Effects Compositor on “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” using Nuke. Integrating of live-action and digital elements.

Digital Compositor

Cinesite
London
2011.01 - 2011.12

Visual Effects Compositor on Disney’s “John Carter” using Nuke. Integrating of live-action and digital elements.

Digital Compositor

The Mill
London
2010.07 - 2010.12

Created complex visual effects for projects including “Doctor Who” and “Merlin” using Nuke. Integrating of live-action and digital elements.

Digital Compositor

Framestore
London
2009.02 - 2010.06

Visual Effects Compositor on projects such as “Where the Wild Things Are” and “Clash of the Titans” using Nuke. Full stereoscopic compositing using Nuke on “Avatar”.

Digital Compositor

The Mill
London
2008.07 - 2008.11

Visual Effects Compositor on projects such as “Doctor Who”, “Merlin” and “The Damned United” using Shake. Integrating of live-action and digital elements.

Digital Compositor

Double Negative
London
2005.01 - 2008.06

Visual Effects Compositor on various projects including “Harry Potter and the order of the Phoenix”, “The Bourne Ultimatum”, “Cloverfield” And “Hellboy II;The Golden Army” using Shake. Integrating of live-action and digital elements.

Digital Compositor

Indestructible Productions
Pinewood Studios Iver Heath
2004.03 - 2004.12

Visual Effects Compositor on Gerry Anderson's "The New Captain Scarlet” animated series using Shake and After Effects.

Digital Compositor

Senate Visual Effects
Twickenham
2003.07 - 2003.12

Visual Effects Compositor on the HBO produced “Life and death of Peter Sellers” using Shake and Commotion.

Digital Compositor

Senate Visual Effects
London
2003.04 - 2003.07

Visual Effects Compositor on the Miramax produced “Ella Enchanted” using Shake and Commotion.

Digital Compositor

Hypnosis VFX
London
2001.03 - 2003.04

Post production and visual effects compositing work on various film and television productions using compositing tools such as Shake, AfterEffects and Commotion.

Scanning and Recording Assistant

Film Factory @ VTR
London
1999.10 - 2001.02

Film handling for preparation and scanning. Full digital film scanning and recording. Booking In and basic calibration duties.

Education

Emanuel School
Battersea London
1985.09 - 1990.06

Esher College
Surrey
1990.09 - 1992.06

BTEC - Foundation Studies in Art and Design

Epsom School of Art and Design
1992.09 - 1993.06

BA (Hons) - Graphic Design

Southampton Solent University
1993.09 - 1996.06

Half Way Production House
Clapham London
1996.07 - 1996.09

Skills

  • Photorealism: Strong eye for detail, light, colour, composition, and perspective
  • Digital Cinematography: Understanding camera mechanics (lens distortion, focus, grain, motion blur)
  • Shot Management: Managing complex, high-stakes, or full-CG shots
  • Communication: Inter-departmental collaboration (working with Lighting, FX, and Tracking)
  • Problem-Solving: Proactively finding solutions rather than just identifying issues
  • Time Management: Working under tight deadlines and managing multiple tasks
  • Adaptability: Quickly learning new technologies
  • Attention to Detail: Meticulous QC of final outputs

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

In-House Compositor

Netflix
2025.03 - 2025.12

In-House Compositor

Warner Bros
2024.06 - 2024.12

In-House Compositor

Paramount Puctures
2024.02 - 2024.04

In-House Compositor

Marv
2023.10 - 2023.12

In-House Compositor

Paramount Pictures
2023.02 - 2023.04

In-House Compositor

Apple Studios
2022.09 - 2022.11

In_House Compositor

Disney
2021.09 - 2022.08

In-House Compositor

Warner Bros
2021.03 - 2021.05

In-House Compositor

BBC Studios
2020.09 - 2020.11

In-House Compositor

Netflix
2020.08 - 2020.09

In-House Compositor

Studio Canal
2020.02 - 2020.07

In-House Compositor

Netflix
2019.09 - 2019.12

In-House Compositor

Paramount Pictures
2019.01 - 2019.07

VFX Compositor

Peerless VFX
2017.02 - 2018.12

In-House Compositor

Warner Bros
2016.09 - 2017.03

In-House Compositor

Marvel Studios
2016.01 - 2016.05

In-House Compositor

Warner Bros
2015.11 - 2015.11

In-House Compositor

Paramount Pictures
2015.03 - 2015.05

VFX Compositor

Lola Post
2014.08 - 2014.12

Digital Compositor

Radiant VFX
2014.05 - 2014.07

Digital Compositor

The Design Studio
2014.02 - 2014.04

Digital Compositor

Vine FX
2013.07 - 2013.12

Digital Compositor

The Design Studio
2013.02 - 2013.05

Digital Compositor

Prime Focus
2012.10 - 2012.12

Digital Compositor

Digital Domain/Reliance
2012.01 - 2012.08

Digital Compositor

Cinesite
2011.01 - 2011.12

Digital Compositor

The Mill
2010.07 - 2010.12

Digital Compositor

Framestore
2009.02 - 2010.06

Digital Compositor

The Mill
2008.07 - 2008.11

Digital Compositor

Double Negative
2005.01 - 2008.06

Digital Compositor

Indestructible Productions
2004.03 - 2004.12

Digital Compositor

Senate Visual Effects
2003.07 - 2003.12

Digital Compositor

Senate Visual Effects
2003.04 - 2003.07

Digital Compositor

Hypnosis VFX
2001.03 - 2003.04

Scanning and Recording Assistant

Film Factory @ VTR
1999.10 - 2001.02

Half Way Production House
1996.07 - 1996.09

BA (Hons) - Graphic Design

Southampton Solent University
1993.09 - 1996.06

BTEC - Foundation Studies in Art and Design

Epsom School of Art and Design
1992.09 - 1993.06

Esher College
1990.09 - 1992.06

Emanuel School
1985.09 - 1990.06
FOAD SHAH