Hi, I’m Jonathan
I’m a UK-based Nuke compositor working on live-action visual effects for film, animation, and episodic projects.
My work focuses on realism and visual coherence. I integrate CG and elements into live-action footage and refine shots so they sit naturally within a sequence, with close attention to lighting, colour, scale, and detail.
Alongside production compositing, I’m developing visualisation and 3D workflows using 3ds Max and real-time tools - Unreal, informed by architectural visualisation and lighting studies. I also maintain a fine art practice, using architectural visualisation techniques to place my painted works within imagined three-dimensional environments.
Core Compositing & Vfx
Nuke for production compositing and shot finishing
Integration of CG, FX, and elements into live-action footage
Paint and cleanup work in Nuke, including frame-by-frame fixes
Colour matching, grain, and detail work
Roto and paint using Silhouette (latest versions)
Object and camera tracking using Mocha (latest versions)
Visual Judgement & Image Quality
Strong eye for realism and visual coherence
Evaluation of lighting, colour, scale, and perspective
Identifying visual inconsistencies and artefacts
Calm, methodical problem-solving under deadline
Visualisation & 3D (Developing)
3ds Max for architectural visualisation
Lighting, materials, and spatial studies
Camera and composition in 3D environments
Real-time workflows and look development using Unreal Engine
AI-assisted visual exploration using prompt-based tools, focused on assessing realism, consistency, and common failure modes in generated imagery
Experience
VFX Compositor
Film, Animation & Episodic | UK & International Studios
End-to-end compositing of live-action shots using Nuke
Integration of CG and elements into live-action footage
Shot refinement to ensure realism and continuity within sequences
Roto, paint, and tracking tasks using Silhouette and Mocha
Collaboration with CG, lighting, and production teams
Delivery of shots within established pipelines and tight schedules
Studio experience includes, MPC Film, MrX, Rocket Science VFX, Island of Misfits Vfx. Selected credits available on IMDb.
Education
Lost Boys School of VFX
Montreal, Canada
Advanced 2D Compositing
Mar 2021 - Apr 2022
ESCAPE STUDIOS
London, U.K.
2D Compositing
2018 - 2019
The Royal College of Art
London, U.K.
MFA FINE ART PAINTING