MARIA VALLE SORIANO
CG SUPERVISOR | LIGHTING LEAD | FREELANCE CONSULTANT & MENTOR
Projects
digital artist | lighting TD | compositor
About
me
Hi, I’m María Valle — CG Supervisor and Lead Lighting & Compositing Artist.
For the past eight years, I’ve been shaping visual stories across VFX, cinematics, and feature animation. I’ve had the privilege of leading teams at DNEG, Axis Studios, Redefine, as well as contributing to high-end projects with studios like Cinesite and Digic Pictures.
My toolkit spans lighting, rendering, lookdev, and compositing, supported by a strong foundation in texturing and shading — allowing me to guide shots from layout all the way to final pixel.
I thrive on crafting striking, story-driven imagery: from the dust-laden sunsets of Dune and the neon oceans of Aquaman 2, to the stylised anthology of Love, Death & Robots, the noir palette of Netflix’s Ripley, the sleek action of Marvel’s The Eye of Wakanda, and the cinematic intensity of Call of Duty.
As a CG Supervisor, I enjoy bringing together creative vision, technical problem-solving, and team leadership — guiding artists, providing clear and constructive feedback, and collaborating across departments to find the right balance between artistic ambition and production realities — always in service of the story.
Outside the studio, you’ll often find me behind a camera, chasing light and nurturing my lifelong passion for cinematography.
Curious, collaborative, and driven to grow. If you’re looking for someone to shape light, mood, and story — let’s connect.
— María Valle —
info@mariavallesoriano.com
Her ability to tackle complex challenges while efficiently distributing tasks was crucial to the success of our projects. She always made herself available to support her team, offering guidance and encouragement whenever needed.
What sets Maria apart is her warm and friendly demeanor; she has a natural talent for making people feel comfortable and appreciated, which greatly enhances team cohesion and morale.
What sets Maria apart is her warm and friendly demeanor; she has a natural talent for making people feel comfortable and appreciated, which greatly enhances team cohesion and morale.
Edén Expósito
Lookdev | Surfacing | Lighting Artist
Maria was lovely to work with!
She really contributed to the positive vibes of the group and communicated well any flags or potential issues.
Her work always had positive feedback, and she was really open to any notes given.
I would love to work with her again!!!
She really contributed to the positive vibes of the group and communicated well any flags or potential issues.
Her work always had positive feedback, and she was really open to any notes given.
I would love to work with her again!!!
Natasha McAteer
VFX Production Coordinator
Maria is not only a strong artist who produces amazing lighting, but also very organised, and her files are always clean.
She is very proactive and communicates beautifully and is always helpful with the team, and always with a delightful attitude.
I would love to work with Maria again and give her my highest recommendations
She is very proactive and communicates beautifully and is always helpful with the team, and always with a delightful attitude.
I would love to work with Maria again and give her my highest recommendations
Jeremy Vickery
Lighting and LookDev Director
Maria is really an awesome lead, she introduced every new lighters into the pipeline and workflow of the project.
She is very organized, her scenes are always clean.
She was always there when I needed help, and at the same time I had a lot of freedom, which is really important for an artist.
Always smiling and friendly.
She is very organized, her scenes are always clean.
She was always there when I needed help, and at the same time I had a lot of freedom, which is really important for an artist.
Always smiling and friendly.
Lisa Rasasombat
Senior Lighting and Compositing Artist
Unreal Projects
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