CG & Post-Production Consultant Services

Creative and technical guidance from previsualization to final output.

Dan Santoni offers one-on-one and team-based consulting for directors, producers, and post supervisors seeking experienced insight on CG pipelines, cinematic lighting, and project-specific visual execution. With over two decades of experience across VFX, photography, and digital post, Dan brings both artistic fluency and production awareness to every session.

These consultations are designed to support productions that need early-stage clarity, creative alignment, or workflow-specific problem solving—without the overhead of full-time staffing.

Who These Sessions Are For

• Independent directors and post teams planning CG-heavy sequences
• Music video creators working with stylized visuals, composites, or LED environments
• Episodic TV teams needing a fast, high-quality previs pipeline
• Visual designers developing concepts for immersive spaces or tour visuals
• Producers with limited VFX experience needing guidance on technical feasibility and pipeline planning
• Small studios or freelance teams seeking temporary guidance from a senior-level artist

Whether planning a title sequence, working out lighting logistics, or evaluating previs options, these sessions are practical, focused, and collaborative.

Areas of Focus

Cinematic Lighting Strategy

Dan consults on CG lighting setups, render pass planning, and camera-matched lighting logic for live-action integration. He draws from his experience on projects like Life of Pi, Fantastic Beasts, and Game of Thrones to guide lighting decisions that support tone, believability, and performance-driven framing.

Pipeline Planning & Workflow Review

For teams developing CG pipelines or post-production schedules, Dan provides clear, actionable insight on toolsets, render logistics, and project structure. Topics include shot organization, render pass breakdowns, VFX-to-edit handoffs, and collaborative review strategies for remote workflows.

Previsualization & Concept Support

Dan assists with early-stage layout, motion planning, and visual development using Maya, Unreal Engine, and AI-assisted reference generation. These sessions are especially valuable when pitching, designing mood reels, or preparing visual decks for stakeholders.

Immersive & LED Content Support

For productions working in XR, immersive space design, or LED volume backdrops, Dan provides support on spatial design, lighting realism, and modular content planning. These consultations help teams adapt traditional VFX skills to emerging experiential formats.

Compositing and Post Execution Guidance

With a working background in Nuke and After Effects, Dan advises on comp structure, visual tone matching, shot cleanup, and cinematic polish. He also offers help with balancing practical footage and CG extensions or stylizations.

Consultation Session Formats

• One-Hour Consults: Focused calls to address a specific issue, review material, or advise on a shot/sequence plan.
• Half-Day Intensives: Project deep dives or collaborative working sessions, ideal for early development or pipeline planning.
• Ongoing Support: Weekly or biweekly sessions during active pre-production or post cycles, especially helpful for productions without an in-house CG lead.
• Document Review & Feedback: Includes breakdowns of creative decks, animatics, test comps, or render passes. Written feedback or video notes available on request.

Dan tailors each session to the creative and technical needs of the client. No pre-built templates, no filler—just experienced, honest input designed to move projects forward.

Creative-Technical Alignment

Dan’s strength lies in blending artistry and realism. With a background that spans photography, CG, lighting, and compositing, he’s able to advise from multiple angles—balancing aesthetics with production requirements.

He understands how different departments work, what slows a pipeline down, and where visual intent often gets lost in translation. Because of this, his consulting approach is ideal for cross-functional teams who need a shared language and a clear visual plan.

Booking & Availability

Consultation sessions are available for:

• One-off creative or technical support
• Short-term project planning
• Remote or hybrid collaboration
• Los Angeles-based meetings or on-site guidance

Dan’s rich background in CG, lighting, and post-production sets the stage for exceptional experiences. Get in touch today!