Federico Bonato

Experience

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  Autonomo

  Mar 2017 - Apr 2018

  Freelance Compositor

  Worked on a variety of compositing and editing projects from corporate advertising to TV commercials, rigging 3D models, texturing and on-set filming and editing.

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  Juke Media

  Apr 2018 - Jun 2018

  Compositor and Video Editor | Media Content Creator

  - Rotoscoping- Creating VFX assets- Compositing- Motion Graphics- Color Grading- Video Editing- Encoding and exporting files- Managing and creating content for the social media page

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  Chief Productions

  Aug 2018 - Sept 2018

  Compositor

  • Seamlessly integrated live action plates.• Performed clean-up, roto and paint tasks.• Tracked plates using different techniques from 2D to 3D solutions.Projects contributions:• EasyJet TV commercial

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  Rabble Post

  Oct 2018 - Oct 2018

  Compositor

  Compositing of 2D visual effects and green screen matte extraction.

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  Wily Films

  Jul 2019 - Oct 2019

  On-set Assistant VFX Supervisor | Compositor

  Compositing Master's Degree group project/collaboration • Assisted the VFX Supervisor on set by placing trackers, discussing VFX shots and filming techniques.• Collaborated with the director to achieve the desired scene through set lighting and tracking props position.• Took VES camera reports, managed witness camera and collected HDRI reference images for CG.• Established the look of sequences in post production and composited, graded and finalised the shots in Nuke.• Led the compositing team by communicating the client's vision and fulfilling their expectations.• Layered and tracked CG elements onto live action plates to seamlessly generate the desired composition.Projects contributions:• You Eat Other Animals? (short film with Evanna Lynch) Show less

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  Escape Studios

  Oct 2019 - Jan 2022

  Compositor (Teacher)

  • Assisted and taught compositing classes for undergraduates.• Helped and assisted advanced compositing evening courses.• Collaborated on external projects of feature films as a compositor.• Gained extensive knowledge of industry standard compositing techniques, modularization, photography and developed a strong sense of composition.• Learnt basic Python programming to generate Nuke gizmos and write utility expressions, and acquired proficiency in Nuke and Silhouette.Projects contributions:• Alma (short film)• You Eat Other Animals? (short film with Evanna Lynch)• Made in Italy (feature film) Show less

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  LIPSYNC POST

  Apr 2020 - May 2020

  Compositor

  Feature film "Made in Italy" by IFC Films. I worked together with the Escape Studios team on shots commissioned by Lipsync Post in London.• Developed the look of a sequence of shots and collaborated with the team to manage tasks and determining aesthetic and technical solutions.• Achieved a realistic composition of the image through various techniques such as keying, 2D tracking, colour grading and matte extraction.• Learnt how to work alongside different departments and studios to keep consistency throughout the project.Projects contributions:• Made in Italy (feature film) Show less

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  Scanline VFX

  Jan 2022 - Sept 2023

  Compositor

  • Worked on a variety of projects from featured films to episodic such as: Avatar - The Last Airbender (2024), Meg 2: The Trench, The Flash, Black Adam, Andor, The Gray Man.• Seamlessly integrated live action plates through layering, tracking and grading.• Addressed client’s creative direction notes in a timely manner.• Established first looks, tech checked and finalised shots to achieve the client’s vision.• Implemented various compositing techniques such as Deep, CG and DMP comp, keying and use of AI tools for matte generation.Projects contributions:• Avatar - The Last Airbender (2024) (2 episodes)• Meg 2: The Trench• The Flash• Andor (1 episode)• The Gray Man• Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom• Black Adam• Stranger Things 4 (3 episodes)• Shadow and Bone (7 episodes)• Wakanda Forever• 3 Body Problem (2024) (3 episodes)• Yu Yu Hakusho (2 episodes)• Rheingold Show less

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  Flying Bark Productions

  Jan 2024 - Apr 2024

  Compositor

  Worked on a CG animated feature film, providing guidance in Nuke and compositing fundamentals to the team. Integrated CG elements, ensuring visual continuity, and enhanced shot quality with creative solutions.Projects contributions:• 200% Wolf

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  Framestore

  Jul 2024 - Oct 2024

  Compositor

  Worked closely with Compositing and VFX Supervisors to develop creative and technical solutions for complex shots. Ensured consistent quality and look across sequences while collaborating effectively with cross-disciplinary teams.

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  DNEG

  Mar 2025 - now

  Compositor