VFX & Technical Direction

Emir Karasakal

Specializing in procedural FX, look dev,  dynamic simulations, and compositing for film and commercials.

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Background & Focus

Senior CG Generalist and FX TD specializing in procedural workflows, dynamic simulations, and photorealistic compositing for film and commercial productions.

Over the past decade, I've worked across look development, lighting, camera tracking, and complex Houdini simulation pipelines — bridging technical problem-solving with artistic nuance.

Experienced in on-set VFX data acquisition (HDRI capture, photogrammetry, lens grid calibration) and production-grade ACES color pipelines.

Available for select freelance engagements, on-set VFX supervision, and remote technical direction worldwide.

Procedural & Dynamic FX
Houdini Pyro, RBD Destruction, FLIP Fluids, and Vellum simulation systems.
Lookdev & Lighting
Physically based rendering and shading with Arnold, Redshift, and Karma.
Tracking & Matchmove
High-precision camera and object solving in 3DEqualizer and PFTrack.
Compositing & Finishing
Deep compositing, multi-pass CG integration, and final grade prep in Nuke.
On-Set & Supervision
On-set data capture, HDRI lighting reference, lidar/photogrammetry, and tracking marker supervision.
Pipeline & Color Science
ACES color-managed workflows, USD scene assembly, and custom Python/VEX automation.

Projects

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Look Dev Lighting / Shading Render / Comp
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Zombie Lion Creature FX & Lookdev
Look Dev Lighting / Shading Render / Comp Groom
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Look Dev Lighting / Shading Render Camera Track
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Remix Launch Video
Lookdev Lighting / Shading Render Animation Comp
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Diadermine — Botology Commercial FX
Look Dev Lighting / Shading Render & Comp
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System4 — Modular Furniture 3D Motion Design
Look Dev Lighting / Shading Render & Comp
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Leaves & Environmental FX Dynamic Simulation
Houdini Vellum / Particle Dynamics Look Dev Render / Comp
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Product Commercial Launch Commercial 3D & Lookdev
Look Dev Lighting / Shading Render & Comp

Filmography

Dir. Christophe Gans · Feature Film
2024
Dir. Nuri Bilge Ceylan · Cannes Competition
2018
Dir. RZA · Universal Pictures
2012
Dir. Dustin Rikert · Hallmark Channel
2021
Dir. Yılmaz Erdoğan · BKM Film
2016
Dir. Kıvanç Baruönü · BKM Film
2016
Dir. Selçuk Aydemir · BKM Film
2013

Tools & Disciplines

Houdini Maya Nuke 3DEqualizer PFTrack Substance Painter

Get in Touch

📍 Istanbul, TR 🌐 Global Remote (EU / US Timezone) 🎬 Available for On-Set Supervision

Available for feature film contracts, commercial FX, on-set data supervision, and remote technical direction.