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What is VFX compositing on Osdire?


VFX compositing on Osdire is where you hire a freelance compositor to combine separate visual elements, live footage, green screen, CG and graphics, into one seamless shot. Osdire is the marketplace that connects you with vetted freelance compositors: you choose one, agree the shots and the scope, and your payment sits in escrow until you approve the finished frames.

Buyers search for this as video compositing, VFX compositing, compositing services or simply a compositor for hire. On Osdire you hire that compositor directly, for a single shot or a full sequence, without booking a whole studio.

What a freelance compositor delivers


A freelance compositor delivers finished, believable shots by keying, cleaning and blending your footage with other elements. Order the work you need:
  • Green screen removal and chroma keying that holds up on hair and edges
  • Rotoscoping to isolate a subject when no green screen exists
  • Screen replacements and screen inserts with accurate tracking
  • Wire, rig and object removal, plus clean-plate work
  • Compositing CG, graphics or stock elements into live footage
  • Colour matching and final grading so every layer sits in one frame
Most compositors work in Nuke, After Effects, Fusion or Mocha and deliver per shot in ProRes, EXR or your required format and resolution. They finish the shots you supply; they do not usually film footage or build full CG assets unless the offer says so.

When do you need to hire a compositor?


You need to hire a compositor when a shot has to combine elements that were filmed or created separately and look like one. Common triggers:
  • You filmed on a green screen and need the background keyed and replaced.
  • A shot has a boom, wire, logo or crew member that must be removed.
  • You have CG, graphics or stock elements to blend into live footage.
  • A screen in your footage needs a clean replacement, tracked to the move.
  • A finished edit needs polish before it goes to a client or a platform.
On Osdire you can hire a freelance compositor for a single problem shot or a whole sequence, without hiring a studio. This suits video editors, agencies, filmmakers and brands finishing content for ads, films or social.

What a compositing project should include


A compositing project should include the shot list, the source files, the target format and a clear reference for the look you want. Agree these in the offer before work starts:
  • The number of shots and the length of each
  • Your source files: footage, green screen plates, CG renders or graphics
  • The task per shot: keying, roto, screen replacement, clean-up or CG integration
  • A reference showing the final look you are after
  • The delivery format and resolution, such as ProRes or EXR at 4K
  • The number of revision rounds included
Ask for the project file or a breakdown of layers if you may need changes later, and confirm whether the compositor delivers per shot or as one finished sequence.

How much does freelance compositing cost on Osdire?


Freelance compositing on Osdire is priced per shot, by the hour, or per project, and complexity drives the price far more than length. Choose the model that fits your work:
  • Per shot, simple: $50 to $300 for a clean green screen key, a screen replacement or basic roto
  • Per shot, complex: $300 to $1,200 for detailed keying, tracked inserts or CG integration
  • Per hour: $35 to $65 for junior compositors, $70 to $150 for mid and senior compositors
  • Per project or sequence: a bundled rate for a full set of shots, cheaper per shot than one-offs
  • Rush delivery: a premium on any rate when you have a client or platform deadline
What moves the price is shot complexity, the quality of your source footage, tracking and roto difficulty, the resolution, and the number of revisions, not the length of the clip.


How to hire a freelance compositor on Osdire


To hire a freelance compositor on Osdire, you have two routes: buy a ready-made offer or post a project, depending on how defined your shots are.


Option 1: Hire through a ready-made service offer

  • Browse compositing and VFX offers on Osdire and find one matching your task, such as green screen removal, rotoscoping or CG integration.
  • Check the software listed, such as Nuke or After Effects, and the delivery format and resolution.
  • Compare compositors on price, delivery time, showreel and reviews.
  • Message the compositor through Osdire with your footage details, shot count and the look you want, so you agree the scope before you hire.
  • Hire and place the order. Your payment is held in escrow and released once you have reviewed and approved the shots.


Option 2: Post a project

  • Post your compositing project describing your shots, source files and the result you need, and let Osdire draft the brief or write it yourself.
  • Choose Video and Animation, then Editing and Post-Production, Visual Effects (VFX) and Compositing as the category.
  • Set your budget range and your deadline.
  • List the deliverables you expect, such as keyed shots, screen replacements or CG integration in a set format.
  • Review responses, message the compositors you shortlist, then hire the best fit.


What to include in your compositing brief


Your compositing brief should include the shots, the source files, the task per shot, a look reference and the delivery format. Give the compositor enough to quote and start:
  • The shots and their length, with the footage or plates for each
  • The task per shot: keying, roto, screen replacement, clean-up or CG integration
  • A reference clip or image for the final look
  • The delivery format and resolution you need
  • Your deadline, since post-production is usually date-driven
  • The number of revisions you expect
Sending clean, high-resolution source footage is the single biggest thing you can do to lower the cost, since poor plates make keying and tracking slower and pricier.


How to compare compositing artists


Compare compositing artists on their reel and fit, such as shot type, software, turnaround and reviews, not on price alone:
  • Showreel: a reel with shots like yours proves they can key, track and blend at your level
  • Software: confirm they use Nuke, After Effects or the tool your pipeline needs
  • Shot match: a green screen specialist and a CG-integration artist are not the same hire
  • Turnaround: match their delivery time to your edit or launch deadline
  • Reviews: look for clients who needed the same kind of shots
Know which artist you need. A compositor finishes and blends shots, while a video editor cuts the timeline and a motion designer builds graphics. For keying, roto or shot clean-up, hire the compositor.

Frequently asked questions


How does hiring a compositor on Osdire work?

Osdire is a freelance marketplace that connects you with vetted VFX compositors. You browse compositing offers or post a project, compare compositors by their reel, and message them before you commit. When you order, your payment is held in escrow and released to the compositor only after you review and approve the shots, so you are never paying up front and you keep control of the budget.

What is the difference between compositing and video editing?

Compositing combines separate elements, live footage, green screen, CG and graphics, into one seamless shot, while video editing cuts and arranges finished shots into a timeline. A compositor keys, tracks and blends within a frame; an editor decides the order and pacing of frames. If you need a green screen replaced or an element removed, that is compositing, not editing.

What software do compositors use?

Most professional compositors work in Nuke, which is the film and TV standard, or in After Effects for motion-heavy and shorter-form work, with Fusion and Mocha also common. Ask which tool a compositor uses if your pipeline needs the project file, since a Nuke script and an After Effects project are not interchangeable. For most business and social video, After Effects is enough.

Can you remove and replace a green screen background?

Yes. Green screen removal, also called chroma keying, is one of the most common compositing jobs, and a skilled compositor keys clean edges even on hair and motion blur, then drops in your new background. Send the original green screen footage at full resolution and a reference for the background you want, so the key and the composite match your intended look.

What footage or files should I send the compositor?

Send the highest-resolution source you have: the original footage or green screen plates, any CG renders or graphics to be added, and a reference for the final look. Note the frame rate, resolution and delivery format you need. Clean, well-lit source is the biggest factor in a fast, affordable composite, since poor footage makes keying and tracking slower and more expensive.

Do compositors charge per shot or per project?

Both. Simple shots like a clean key or a screen replacement are often priced per shot, while a full sequence is usually quoted as a per-project rate that works out cheaper per shot. Complexity, not clip length, drives the price, so a ten-second shot with heavy roto and tracking can cost more than a minute of simple footage. Agree the model in the offer before you order.

How to become a freelance compositor on Osdire

Sell your compositing work on Osdire if you can key, track and blend shots to a professional standard. To start:
  • Create your Osdire freelancer profile and list yourself as a VFX compositor or compositing artist
  • Publish fixed-scope offers: green screen removal, rotoscoping, screen replacement, CG integration and a per-project sequence rate
  • Show a showreel with the shot types you offer, so buyers can judge your keying and tracking
  • Name your software and delivery formats, so buyers searching for a compositor can match you to their pipeline.