Patrick Trahan

Over 15 years in the VFX industry, I've contributed to numerous film and television projects as a compositor and matte painter. My work focuses on creating invisible effects that seamlessly integrate with practical footage and serve the director's vision.

Demo Reel

Selected Shots

Core Specializations

• Digital compositing for feature films, short films, episodic television, and commercials
• Matte painting for environment extensions and set replacements
• Green/blue screen keying and integration
• Rotoscoping and paint/prep work
• Color correction and shot matching
• CG element integration and beauty work

Approach

I believe the best VFX work is invisible. My goal is always to serve the story and maintain the audience's suspension of disbelief. Technical precision meets artistic sensibility in every frame I touch.

My 3D work spans from photorealistic environments , motion graphics, and everything in between. I approach 3D as another storytelling medium where technical craft meets artistic expression.

Portfolio Samples

Capabilities

• 3D modeling and texturing
• Lighting and look development
• Motion graphics and title design
• Render optimization and compositing integration

Tools & Software

Experienced with industry-standard 3D packages and constantly exploring new tools and workflows that expand creative possibilities.

I've been making music and designing sound since high school, playing in bands, composing, and exploring sonic experimentation for over 25 years. Audio is half of the storytelling experience, and I'm passionate about crafting sonic landscapes that enhance narrative and evoke emotion.

Sound Design Reel

Music Samples

Audio Services

• Original music composition for film, games, and media
• Sound design and Foley creation
• Audio post-production and mixing
• Synthesis and sound design for electronic music
• Field recording and sound library creation
• Interactive audio and implementation

Philosophy

Great sound design should be felt as much as heard. Whether I'm composing a score or designing soundscapes, I focus on creating audio that serves the emotional core of the project while maintaining technical excellence.

My background in photography and design informs all of my creative work. Understanding composition, color theory, and visual storytelling at a fundamental level translates across every medium I work in.

Photography Portfolio

Design Work

Services

• Photography and image making
• Illustration and digital painting
• Color grading and photo retouching

Perspective

Strong fundamentals in traditional visual arts create a solid foundation for all digital work. These skills directly enhance my VFX, 3D, and design work by ensuring every frame is thoughtfully composed and visually compelling.

I build custom tools and scripts that solve real production challenges and streamline creative workflows. My coding work focuses on empowering artists with utilities that remove technical barriers and enable them to focus on creativity.

Scripts & Tools

Approach

Code should serve artists, not the other way around. I focus on creating tools that are intuitive, well-documented, and solve actual production problems. Whether it's automating repetitive tasks, generating procedural content, or building pipeline utilities, my goal is always to empower creativity through technology.

Technologies

• Python scripting for Blender, Maya, and other DCC applications
• Pipeline tool development and workflow automation
• UI development for artist-facing tools
• API integration and data processing
• Version control and collaborative development (Git/GitHub)