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Julia Ruscio

Julia Ruscio

Summary

I am a passionate and dedicated emerging digital artist who possesses a robust skillset in compositing for the film and television industry. Since graduating, I have worked on a number of highly acclaimed Paramount episodic series and a Netflix film. I have actively engaged in various industry-related opportunities, eagerly participating in projects and forging connections that contribute to my personal growth, both an artist and a collaborative team member.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Digital Compositor

Mammal Studios
05.2023 - Current
  • Produced numerous seamless digital makeup shots to enhance or take away from an actors look
  • Used Foundry's Nuke to key characters and and create environments through combinations of multiple layers.
  • Balanced 2D elements to create smooth final shots.
  • Worked with supervisor to solve complex problems.

Compositing Intern

The Academy Gold Rising
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Worked in a team to produce a short film in 8 weeks.
  • I experienced being onset and orchestrating practical effects and later compositing them to bring the magic to life.
  • Compositing experience included: Tracking, screen replacements, wire removals and target morphing.
  • Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.

Compositor

Compositing Mentorship
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Learned from industry professionals to complete a variety of compositing shots in a in a timely manner
  • Using Nuke I built out shots blending together CG and 2D elements balancing light and color to create finalized compositions.
  • Leaned industry standard VFX pipeline workflow.

Media Operator Volunteer

Visual Effect Society
02.2023 - 03.2023
  • Volunteered at both VES judging nominations and award show for 2023 working as a media operator and will call greeter.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animation and Visual Effects

The Los Angeles Film School
Los Angeles
03.2023

Diploma - Film And Television Production And Post Production

Trebas Institute Toronto
2018

Skills

  • Nuke
  • Mocha Pro
  • After Effects
  • Photoshop
  • Compositing
  • Digital Makeup
  • Keying
  • Color Correcting
  • Cleanup
  • Roto Work
  • Tracking
  • CG Integration

Timeline

Compositing Intern

The Academy Gold Rising
06.2023 - 09.2023

Digital Compositor

Mammal Studios
05.2023 - Current

Media Operator Volunteer

Visual Effect Society
02.2023 - 03.2023

Compositor

Compositing Mentorship
05.2022 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Animation and Visual Effects

The Los Angeles Film School

Diploma - Film And Television Production And Post Production

Trebas Institute Toronto
Julia Ruscio