Nicholas Daniels
Flame Artist | Compositing Supervisor
Supervisor Flame Artist / Supervisor Digital Compositor / 15 yrs
Los Angeles, CA
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Today his works focus on fast-paced and high-end visual effects in all media formats, with emphasis in Supervision and Look Development to ensure team synergy with well thought-out processes and methodology to meet and exceed studio & client expectations. Nicholas’ experience across 2D and 3D VFX workflows make him a particularly dynamic asset to productions of any size, with the ability to cross-examine methodology and execution, whether on set or in post - his involvement ensures a well executed experience for the team.
Nicholas is an Alumni of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Full Sail University, with emphasis in the field of Electronic Media, Film & Digital Animation, and Computer Science. His studies have set personal groundwork for deeper understanding the effects of cognition by visual representation through digital media. Further explorations have been in developing a strong portfolio that creates visual imagery of imaginary and realistic settings to provide impact that best compliments storytelling and entertainment.
Work History
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Senior Compositor
Crafty Apes
February 2019 - May 2019El Segundo, CA
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Compositor
Drawn by the Light
May 2014 - June 2014Composite shots to completion for final episode of NBC's Believe.
CG+Comp for Fox/Vice Promo
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Sequence Lead / Modular Asset Developer / Compositor
Zoic Studios
September 2013 - May 2014Technical Consultation and Evaluation on Nuke Pipeline.
Tool & Asset Development.
Lead a team of Mid and Senior Compositors to bring shots to final.
Delegated tasks between artists and managed workflows to ensure continuity and timely delivery.
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Compositor
Zoic Studios
April 2013 - May 2013Seamlessly integrated a multitude of shots.
Applied Pythonic knowledge to assist in other artist's tasks.
Problem-solved situation-specific issues and streamline to work in many situations.
Participated in analysis between artist and client.
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Mid-Senior Compositor
Drawn by the Light
February 2013 - March 2013Handled a multitude of shots requiring 2D and 2.5D compositing work using Nuke.
Composited CG with live-action footage including shot elements to bring to final integration.
Appended useful Nuke toolsets, gizmos, and python tools to speed up workflow.
Provided support to Vancouver team involving intricate detail of script setups and notes.
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Education
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Full Sail University
2009 - 2011 -
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
2008 - 2009