Danny J. Acosta O.
Senior Digital Artist & Matte Painter & VFX Environment Artist
Advanced Composition, High-End Retouching, CGI & AI
Photorealistic Image Construction: Building complete, seamless images from scratch by flawlessly merging multiple photographic sources, textures, and custom 3D Renders (CGI).AI-Powered Efficiency: Professional application of Photoshop's Generative Fill and Expansion tools for extending backgrounds, filling complex areas, and prototyping environments, significantly reducing turnaround time on complex Set Extension work.3D/CGI Integration Expert: Seamlessly incorporating custom-rendered 3D elements into 2D photography. Includes advanced tasks like area replacement, precise re-lighting, and re-texturing of elements to ensure complete visual believability.Advanced Manipulation & Key Art: High-precision retouching, re-lighting of scenes, and sophisticated manipulation for creating Movie Posters (Key Art), advertising campaigns, and architectural visualizations.
Set Extension 2.5D & 3D Artist.
I am a specialized Set Extension Artist providing scalable environment solutions across multiple industries. I transform limited film plates into vast, photorealistic worlds, offering maximum scale without physical construction costs.My expertise covers 2.5D projection for dynamic shots and full 3D environment builds, applicable across:Film & TV: Feature films, series, and commercials (VFX).Advertising: High-impact key visuals and backgrounds.Architectural Visualization: Creating stunning, expansive contexts for rendered structures.
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Awards:
Industry Validation: Best VFX Award (Short Film).
Thrilled to have received the Best VFX Award at the The Micheaux Film Festival 2024.
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I have worked as a collaborator creating set extensions, matte painting, VFX, and 3D art for several studios across four continents.
