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Gaurav Sail
Gaurav Sail
Mid Level VFX Compositor | Nuke Artist | Film & TV
Mumbai, India

Summary

Compositing Artist with 6+ years of experience delivering VFX for feature films, episodic series, and OTT
content. Specializes in Nuke-based compositing, including CG/AOV and DMP integration, FX integration,
chroma/greenscreen keying, tracking, and shot finaling from creative block through final techcheck.
Proficient in ACES and linear color pipelines, with foundational deep compositing experience and a
strong record of cross-functional collaboration in studio environments.

Skills

VFX Compositing Chroma Keying Multipass CG Compositing Color Grading FX IntegrationGrain Management2D / 3D / Planar TrackingDeep Compositing (Foundational)DMP IntegrationManual Motion BlurEdge Treatment & Artifact HandlingDefocus ManagementDepth & utility pass workflows

Software proficiency

Nuke
Nuke
Premiere
Premiere
Photoshop
Photoshop
Mocha
Mocha
Boujou
Boujou
Ftrack
Ftrack

Reel

Experience

  • Compositor at DNEG
    Mumbai, IN
    February 2026 - Present

    ● Manage shot delivery end-to-end, from creative block through final techcheck (Stage 3 to Stage

    6), in close collaboration with Supervisors and Leads.

    ● Deliver CG integration, chroma keying, and DMP (digital matte painting) integration across

    live-action plates.

    ● Apply foundational deep compositing techniques.

    ● Integrate FX elements, including muzzle flashes, blood, fire, and atmosphere, to enhance shot

    realism.

    ● Execute precise color correction and grain management for seamless plate-to-CG integration.

    ● Support team members in troubleshooting technical challenges within the Nuke pipeline.

  • Compositor at AB VFX INC.
    Navi Mumbai, IN
    October 2022 - February 2026

    Finaled shots for international feature films, episodic series and commercials.

    ● Handled shot finaling independently across multiple sequences under tight delivery schedules.

    ● Integrated FX elements (dust, fire, textures, reflections, atmosphere) to enhance realism and

    match creative direction.

    ● Executed complex greenscreen comps, explosion integration and manual motion blur.

    ● Performed high-accuracy manual tracking using Nuke, Mocha Pro and Boujou.

    ● Collaborated with supervisors and CG teams to meet visual targets and maintain continuity.

  • Jr. Compositor at yFX Studios Private Limited
    Mumbai, IN
    July 2022 - September 2022

    ● Contributed to compositing tasks for feature films.

    ● Executed keying, tracking and color adjustments for CG-integrated plates.

    ● Supported senior artists to ensure seamless live-action/CG blends.

  • Jr. Compositor at CINEGENCE
    Mumbai, IN
    November 2021 - July 2022

    ● Delivered compositing work for film and TV projects under tight deadlines.

    ● Worked closely with VFX supervisors and directors to achieve creative and technical goals.

  • Compositor at Freestrings
    Mumbai, IN
    December 2019 - October 2020

    ● Composited for TV shows and Movies.

    ● Performed chroma keying, tracking and compositing to deliver consistent shots.

  • Jr. CGI Compositor at Maya Digital Studios Pvt. Ltd
    Mumbai, IN
    March 2018 - September 2019

    ● Integrated multi-pass CG renders into live plates.

    ● Matched color and lighting across sequences and coordinated with lighting/modeling teams.