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Work History Summary Post Bachelors Degree
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Luan Hall

Luan Hall

Woking,United Kingdom

Summary

Creative and driven professional with strong foundation in visual effects and digital media. Proficient in industry-standard software and skilled in collaborative teamwork. Ready to deliver high-quality visual content in a Compositor’s role. Previously loads of experience on Feature Films and TV Productions, most recently working in Advertising.

From Camera through to Compositing a good knowledge of the whole Production Pipeline, being fortunate enough to work on some brilliant Productions, learning the principles of Film from on set through to post production. Respect for seniors and am a very loyal junior; listen well to instruction and guidance but use initiative when appropriate. Under pressure calm, creating win-win relationships within the given time space which can be both challenging and rewarding.

With aspirations to learn more about colour grading using Da Vinci worked Remote, Hybrid and Onsite contracts; have a good remote working setup.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work history

Digital Compositor

Saurus Animation (Remote)
Oslo, Norway
2024.06 - 2024.06

Delivered high-quality compositing for a major crisp commercial. Produced engaging content for various crisp styles, enhancing overall brand visibility. Facilitated collaboration among three CG artists, contributing to seamless project execution.

Digital Compositor

Wash Post Production (Onsite)
London
2024.04 - 2024.04

Delivered high-quality visual content through effective collaboration with the supervisor. Resolved lighting and colour issues to improve overall production quality. Ensured visual consistency by advocating for a reshoot to meet brand standards.

Digital Compositor

Analog Studios (Onsite)
London, United Kingdom
2023.06 - 2023.08

Delivered compelling commercial visuals for iWatch series 9, showcasing various watch models and straps effectively. Enhanced project outcomes through expert manipulation of proprietary software, resulting in high client satisfaction. Achieved timely project milestones by coordinating closely with cross-functional teams and maintaining strict onsite presence.

Digital Compositor

Creep Post Production (Onsite)
London, United Kingdom
2023.05 - 2023.05

Composited on the TV Series 'Sex Education', Prep and Comp tasks.

Trial Senior/ Teaching Compositor

Firebrand VFX (Hybrid)
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
2023.04 - 2023.04

Assisted compositing team in Doncaster at Firebrand during evaluation for team suitability. Completed compositing shots and provided feedback on roto work. Engaged with compositing supervisor to understand team dynamics.

Digital Compositor

Jellyfish Pictures (Hybrid)
London, United Kingdom
2023.02 - 2023.03

Used node-based compositing strategies to Key on 'Nautilus', streamlining the post-production process.

Digital Compositor

Fix Visual Effects Ltd (Remote)
Scotland
2022.11 - 2023.01

Worked closely with Compositing Lead and Supervisor to create shots for 'Outlander' and 'Yellow Jackets'. As well as some prep tasks working in paint on wig line hair integration.

Digital Compositor

Ghost VFX (Hybrid)
London, United Kingdom
2022.09 - 2022.10

Worked across a number of shows namely 'The Rookie' & 'Doc Martin' in Comp.

Digital Compositor

Moonraker (Remote)
Bristol, United Kingdom
2022.07 - 2022.08

Working on the TV Series 'Kangaroo Valley', the night time illuminous episode worked closely with the Supervisor on shots for a mouse, mushrooms and lions.

Postvis Compositor/ Rotoscoper

Proof Inc (Remote)
London, United Kingdom
2022.05 - 2022.07

Assisted in rotoscoping tasks for 'Creed 3' with a large compositing team. Supported replacement of 3D background crowds by rotoscoping boxers in action. Collaborated with team members through online communication to enhance workflow.

Executed postvis compositing for 'Batgirl' street scenes, integrating CG vehicles with live action plates through precise 3D projections with sky replacements.

Digital Compositor/ Rotoscoper

Union Visual Effects (Hybrid)
London, United Kingdom
2022.02 - 2022.05

Assisted in initial setup on 'Pistol' by Danny Boyle with integration of up to three plates per shot for aerial street scenes. Supported screen replacements to enhance visual effects. Contributed to the addition of matte painting techniques as project requirements evolved.

Rotoscoping and prep tasks across a number of other shows at the Union.

Digital Compositor

Light VFX (Remote)
France
2021.10 - 2021.11

Successfully enhanced USA Kia commercials through effective CGI and Compositing collaboration. Achieved seamless logo updates to strengthen brand consistency. Delivered subtle yet impactful CGI improvements to live action scenes. Ensured timely project updates through efficient communication with company leadership.

Contributed to the success of 'Saloum' film production as part of a high-performing team.

Digital Compositor

Territory Studios (Remote)
London, United Kingdom
2021.10 - 2021.10

Worked with Compositing Supervisor Aurora who I had previously known from Cinesite on screen replacements and digital photo enhancement for 'The Batman: Vengeance'. Working across ten shots to create seamless look and continuity.

Digital Compositor

UNIT Film & Television (Hybrid)
London, United Kingdom
2021.09 - 2021.10

Comp tasks for TV show'Alex Rider', squib removal, rotoscoping prep tasks. One shot on 'Oppenheimer' included the kronos time warp node.

PT Nuke Lecturer

Bournemouth University (2yrs Onsite - 2yrs Remote)
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
2017.09 - 2021.08

Oversaw course delivery and student support for master's programme in digital effects. Collaborated with senior faculty to enhance curriculum and instructional strategies. Mentored students, fostering a productive learning environment and promoting academic excellence.

Compositing Teacher

Westminster Kingsway College (Onsite)
London, United Kingdom
2021.04 - 2021.06

Supported students in an 8-week VFX teaching programme on Friday afternoons. Full DBS check clear of any offences with the law. Assisted in the development of foundational skills in visual effects for 8 students.

Digital Compositor

Goodbye Kansas (Onsite)
London, United Kingdom
2017.08 - 2017.09

Assisted in keying nuke processes on 'Outlander' to isolate foreground elements from backgrounds. Utilised keying techniques with green and blue screens for creating mattes based on colour or luminance values. Supported compositing tasks with tools like Keylight, Primatte, and IBK for extracting clean alpha channels.

Junior Compositor

The Imaginarium Studios (Onsite)
London, United Kingdom
2016.11 - 2017.03

Facilitated project efficiency by implementing a structured filing system (by unpacking boxes) for visual effects assets on 'Breathe' 2017, directed by Andy Serkis. Drove collaboration with producers to enhance project outcomes during production phases in Comp. Delivered specialised support in mechanical VFX shots, contributing to creative project success. Worked on 'The Ritual' as Comp/ Prep Artist.

Junior Compositor, Senior Roto/ Prep Artist

MPC (Onsite)
London, United Kingdom
2015.06 - 2015.12

Utilised deep layer compositing techniques to seamlessly blend CGI elements with live action plates in 'The Martian' and 'The Jungle Book' for 3D stereoscopic viewing.

Senior Roto/ Prep Artist

Method Studios (Onsite)
London, United Kingdom
2015.02 - 2015.06

Prep tasks 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'. Rotoscoping across loads of wide shots for 'Geostorm' on green screen and some keying. Rotoscoping 'Race'.

Junior Compositor

Passion Pictures (Onsite)
London, United Kingdom
2014.07 - 2014.09

Delivered engaging advertising content for 'les furets' that resonated with target audiences.
Drove innovative campaign elements, including safari scenes, to enhance viewer engagement.
Achieved heightened brand visibility through unique compare the market narratives.

Junior Compositor

Milk Visual Effects (Onsite)
London, United Kingdom
2014.01 - 2014.05

Assisted with screen replacements for Oscar-winning feature film 'Ex Machina'. Contributed to 3D projection tasks as required in Nuke by the Foundry. Supported rotoscoping and preparation tasks for 'Hercules'.

Education

Postgraduate Certificate - Education Practice

Bournemouth University
Bournemouth, England
03.2020

Master of Arts - Digital Effects

Bourenmouth University
Bournemouth, England
09.2010

NVQ Level 2 - Camera Assisting

Screen Skills (FT2)
London, England
09.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts (Moving Image)

University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, England
06.2000

A-Levels -

Esher College
Esher, Surrey, England

GCSEs -

Notre Dame Senior School
Cobham, Surrey, England

Skills

  • Nuke & Houdini
  • Silhouette FX & Mocha
  • FCPX & Adobe Premiere (After Effects)
  • Colour grading with DaVinci Resolve
  • Organizational skills
  • Effective communication
  • Mentorship and support
  • Team collaboration
  • DEI advocate
  • AI learner & advocate

Timeline

Digital Compositor

Saurus Animation (Remote)
2024.06 - 2024.06

Digital Compositor

Wash Post Production (Onsite)
2024.04 - 2024.04

Digital Compositor

Analog Studios (Onsite)
2023.06 - 2023.08

Digital Compositor

Creep Post Production (Onsite)
2023.05 - 2023.05

Trial Senior/ Teaching Compositor

Firebrand VFX (Hybrid)
2023.04 - 2023.04

Digital Compositor

Jellyfish Pictures (Hybrid)
2023.02 - 2023.03

Digital Compositor

Fix Visual Effects Ltd (Remote)
2022.11 - 2023.01

Digital Compositor

Ghost VFX (Hybrid)
2022.09 - 2022.10

Digital Compositor

Moonraker (Remote)
2022.07 - 2022.08

Postvis Compositor/ Rotoscoper

Proof Inc (Remote)
2022.05 - 2022.07

Digital Compositor/ Rotoscoper

Union Visual Effects (Hybrid)
2022.02 - 2022.05

Digital Compositor

Light VFX (Remote)
2021.10 - 2021.11

Digital Compositor

Territory Studios (Remote)
2021.10 - 2021.10

Digital Compositor

UNIT Film & Television (Hybrid)
2021.09 - 2021.10

Compositing Teacher

Westminster Kingsway College (Onsite)
2021.04 - 2021.06

PT Nuke Lecturer

Bournemouth University (2yrs Onsite - 2yrs Remote)
2017.09 - 2021.08

Digital Compositor

Goodbye Kansas (Onsite)
2017.08 - 2017.09

Junior Compositor

The Imaginarium Studios (Onsite)
2016.11 - 2017.03

Junior Compositor, Senior Roto/ Prep Artist

MPC (Onsite)
2015.06 - 2015.12

Senior Roto/ Prep Artist

Method Studios (Onsite)
2015.02 - 2015.06

Junior Compositor

Passion Pictures (Onsite)
2014.07 - 2014.09

Junior Compositor

Milk Visual Effects (Onsite)
2014.01 - 2014.05

Postgraduate Certificate - Education Practice

Bournemouth University

Master of Arts - Digital Effects

Bourenmouth University

NVQ Level 2 - Camera Assisting

Screen Skills (FT2)

Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts (Moving Image)

University of Portsmouth

A-Levels -

Esher College

GCSEs -

Notre Dame Senior School

Affiliations

  • Running Independently & GoodGym Woking (Work in the Community)
  • Cycling
  • Swimming Sea & Pool
  • Sailing (Basic Level)
  • Judo (Orange Belt Dan 3)
  • Buddhism Nichiren (Grade One) Non Practicing Currently

Work History Summary Post Bachelors Degree

  • Top VFX Post Production Companies Compositing in London Freelance 20 Yrs + total
  • Visual Effects Assistant Onsite Shepperton & Pinewood Studios
  • Camera Assistant On Set Various Locations
  • Post Production Runner London UK
Luan Hall