Learn Digital Compositing
Learn industry-standard VFX techniques from a senior compositor with credits on Marvel films, The Batman, and Stranger Things. Go from beginner to creating stunning visual effects that will transform your career.
✅ Lifetime access • ✅ Free updates • ✅ Industry-standard workflows
Why CompStart
Transform Your Career with Proven Results
Whether you're a filmmaker, content creator, or aspiring VFX artist, our courses help you create stunning visual effects that stand out.
Land Your Dream Job
Learn the compositing craft behind blockbusters from an artist who's delivered shots for Marvel, DC, and Netflix.
Fast-Track Your Skills
Don't waste tens of thousands on film school. Go from beginner to professional with focused content.
Perfect for Content Creators
Create stunning visual effects for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and social media content.
Learn at Your Pace
Lifetime access means you can revisit lessons anytime, anywhere.
Courses
Start Your Learning Journey
Hands-on courses that take you from beginner to professional compositor.
Motorcycle Chase
This course is intermediate level and designed to expose you to real-world challenges integrating hard surface 3D renders.
Set Extension
The Nuke Set Extension Course will teach you the basics of digital compositing by refining a set extension shot to a high level.
Epic Helicopter
The full course takes you from zero to a production-ready VFX shot. Learn how create a film-quality visual effects shot from scratch.
Platform
Everything You Need to Succeed
All the tools, resources, and support to get great at digital compositing.
Industry Recognition
Learn techniques used by top VFX studios worldwide
Comprehensive Curriculum
From fundamentals to advanced techniques in one place
Learn at Your Pace
Lifetime access means you can revisit lessons anytime
Mobile Friendly
Learn on any device, anywhere in the world
HD Video Lessons
Crystal clear tutorials with professional audio
One-on-One Coaching
Get personalized guidance from working professionals
Your Instructor
Learn from a working VFX compositor
Derek Rein
Senior VFX Compositor
Derek is a senior VFX compositor with 15+ years delivering shots for Marvel, DC, Netflix and more. He recently wrapped a term teaching digital compositing to a class of aspiring artists at a film school, and built CompStart to bring that same studio-grade training to everyone.
Selected credits
Technologies
Industry-Standard Tools & Workflows
Learn the same software and pipelines used at top studios worldwide.
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Professional techniques
Industry-standard workflows