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Leon Ziemianowicz
Leon Ziemianowicz
3D Generalist / Compositing Artist
Wrocław, Poland

Summary

I'm a 3D Generalist and Compositing Artist with over 7 years of professional experience in creating CGI for film, commercials, TV shows and game trailers.

Skills

CompositingRendering3D Modeling3D VisualizationLighting3D ScanningPhysically Based RenderingRotoscopingvfxkeying3d motion tracking2d motion tracking

Software proficiency

3ds Max
3ds Max
After Effects
After Effects
Blender
Blender
Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
Houdini
Houdini
Maya
Maya
Photoshop
Photoshop
Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine
Premiere
Premiere
SpeedTree
SpeedTree
PTGui
PTGui
PFTrack
PFTrack
Mocha
Mocha
Corona Renderer
Corona Renderer
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
boujou
boujou
Octane Render
Octane Render

Reel

Experience

  • Freelance VFX Generalist / Independent Filmmaker at Self Employed
    Wrocław, PL
    September 2025 - Present

    High-end independent film production & specialized freelance CGI and compositing services for commercial clients.

    Key Projects & Responsibilities:

    -Independent Filmmaking:

    Wrote, directed, and produced "The Backrooms - Tape 2", a 40-minute, fully CG-animated film. I was responsible for the entire production pipeline, including R&D, asset creation, layout, lighting, rendering, sound recording and design, music and final compositing.

    -Commercial Compositing:

    Freelance compositing services for TV commercials.

    -On Set & VR Solutions:

    Acted as a technical photographer/VFX supervisor for specialized industrial projects. Captured high-dynamic-range 360° HDRI environments of a large-scale warehouse facility. Processed these captures for use in VR goggles, creating an immersive digital twin of the facility for showcase at industry trade fairs.

  • VFX Generalist at Dash Dot Creations
    Wrocław, PL
    February 2022 - August 2025

    Promoted to a Generalist role to handle end-to-end 3D production tasks while ensuring technical consistency across the studio. Played a key role in modernizing the studios pipeline and bridging the gap between 3D and Compositing departments through training and pipeline support.

    Key Responsibilities:

    - 3D Production & Environments:

    Executed full-cycle 3D tasks including: layout, modeling, shading, lighting, optimization, rendering, compositing and procedural foliage scattering for large-scale environments

    - Technical Leadership & Training:

    Conducted comprehensive training on Color Management and ACES workflows for both Compositing and 3D teams to unify studio standards.

    - Pipeline Support & Troubleshooting:

    Acted as the primary technical problem-solver, assisting the compositing team with the most complex shots and resolving critical technical issues that blocked production.

    - On-Set Supervision:

    Served as VFX Supervisor on commercial sets, responsible for acquiring on-site data, capturing HDRIs and textures, setting tracking markers.

    - R&D:

    Implemented new workflows and prepared UE5 projects for cinematic trailer capture.

  • Compositing Artist at Dash Dot Creations
    Wrocław, PL
    July 2019 - February 2022

    Focused on high quality integration of CGI with live action footage and video game cinematics. During my tenure, I established myself as the primary specialist for the studios most complex and technically demanding VFX tasks. Served as a mentor for junior artists and ensured visual consistency across projects.

    Key Responsibilities:

    - Compositing:

    Managed complex shots involving CGI integration, render passes, keying, rotoscoping, and cleanup .

    - VFX & Design:

    Created procedural and stock-footage-based VFX, along with motion design and sound design for 3D animations.

    - Workflow Standards:

    Implemented and maintained ACES color workflows to standardize image quality.

    - Leadership:

    Onboarded and mentored new artists, introducing new techniques to the team and collaborating closely with other departments.

    - Client Management:

    Handled client communication and visual supervision to ensure project goals were met.