Vishal Desale

About Vishal Desale

Highly skilled and creative Senior Compositing Artist with over 13 + years of experience in visual effects (VFX) for feature films, television, commercials, and digital content. Proven expertise in all aspects of compositing, color grading, and integrating live-action footage with CGI elements. Adept at working with industry-standard software including Nuke, Fusion, and After Effects, while maintaining high standards of visual quality and attention to detail. A collaborative team player with a passion for problem-solving and delivering outstanding visual results under tight deadlines.Professional Journey & SkillsetFrom roto at Prime Focus Studio to delivering high-end compositing and paint prep solutions at Trace VFX Studio / Technicolor Group, I have built a strong foundation in photorealistic VFX integration. My technical expertise includes:•Depth Compositing: Working with depth passes from 3D renders to create a more photorealistic integration.•CG Integration: Understanding how to seamlessly integrate 3D models and animations into a 2D shot.•Color Grading: Understanding the artistic and technical aspects of color correction to ensure all elements match.•Advanced Paint & Prep: Clean plate creation, rig/wire removals, and seamless beauty cleanup.•Chroma Keying & Roto: High-quality matte extraction for blue/green screen shots.•Camera Tracking & Projection: 2D/3D tracking, match moving, and projection techniques.Software Proficiency•Nuke (The industry-standard node-based compositing software, offering advanced tools for keying, tracking, roto, and color correction.)•Silhouette FX (Excellent for rotoscoping)•Mocha Pro (Planar Tracking & rotoscoping)Key Projects & Contributions•Hollywood Films: Snow-White, Kraven the Hunter, Lion King Mufasa, Halo Season 2, Young women and the Sea, Ant-man and The Wasp, Secret Headquarters•Bollywood Films: Bhediya, Ra-one, Dabang 2, Rockstar, NH 10•TV & OTT: Vikings Valhalla, Slasher, Private Eyes, AmsterdamWhy Connect with Me?I bring a sharp eye for detail, technical excellence, and a deep passion for crafting seamless VFX experiences. If you are looking for a dedicated VFX Compositing artist who can elevate the quality of your content, let us collaborate!

Experience

1. Senior Compositing Artist

   FOLKS

   Jan 2026 — Present · Mumbai, IN

Education

• KRT Arts, BH Commerce and AM Science (KTHM) College, Nashik

  B. Com

• Arena Animation

  Arena Animation Academy Specialist Programe

Skills

• Digital Fusion
• Green Screen
• Compositing
• Mocha
• Rotoscoping
• Digital Compositing
• Eyeon Fusion
• Silhouette
• Nuke
• Vfx Supervision