Wizard of Oz - Sphere

Transforming VFX with
Creative Leadership

Compositing Supervisor | Senior & Lead VFX Compositor | XR Community Builder

Industry Experience

Studios & Companies

Digital DomainRefuge Visual EffectsEncore VFXLuma PicturesFuseFXMethod StudiosCoSA VFXTechnicolorPrime FocusPixel MagicAntenna CreativeLex & Otis AnimationVersion ZeroLayerSynaptic StudiosDigital DomainRefuge Visual EffectsEncore VFXLuma PicturesFuseFXMethod StudiosCoSA VFXTechnicolorPrime FocusPixel MagicAntenna CreativeLex & Otis AnimationVersion ZeroLayerSynaptic Studios

Featured Supervision

Leading talented compositing teams to pull off the impossible on tight episodic deadlines.

  • Supergirl

    Led a highly skilled team for CW's Supergirl Seasons 5 & 6, blending live-action footage with complex CG under strict episodic television schedules.

  • Batwoman

    Contributed as Compositing Supervisor for Seasons 2 & 3. Collaborating tirelessly to deliver cutting-edge visual effects complementing the show's dark narrative.

  • Black Lightning

    Enhanced the action-packed sequences of Season 2 through exceptional visual effects, navigating the fast-paced production environment.

Bezi • Blender • Figma

XR Spatial Design

Welcome to my XR portfolio. I create and prototype immersive augmented and mixed reality experiences bridging the physical and digital.

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  • Animus 3D Creator Challenge

    Interactive proof-of-concept experienced in VR/MR. Built upon RTFKT + Animus Project lore to create a battle arena game. Focused on crafting the introduction, aesthetic, and XR-UX.

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  • Holiday Augments Challenge

    Interactive prototype allowing users to place and hang Christmas ornaments in mixed reality.

    XR Prototype
  • Break Into Reality AR

    AR prototype using Bezi, aimed at event discovery within local community parks. Highlights upcoming events in an immersive mobile experience.

    BeziMobile AR
  • MIT Reality Hackathon 2024

    P.E.C.K. is a web-based AR app connecting students across classrooms globally. Created in 3 days. Focus on ideation, prompt engineering, XR design.

    WebARHackathon
  • PaperAirplane XR

    Mixed-reality app designed to guide users through folding paper airplanes with immersive visuals and step-by-step instructions.

    Mixed Reality

Technical Case Studies

The Clawcade: 3D Gaussian Splatting for Spatial Production

The Challenge

Capturing the kinetic energy and vast scale of a high-octane physical venue in a way that feels immersive rather than static.

The Solution

Leading the end-to-end content production for The Clawcade’s grand opening. This case study highlights the use of 3D Gaussian splats and aerial cinematography to capture the scale and high-octane energy of the venue’s debut.

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SINCE 2008

16+ Years of
Visual Excellence

From blockbuster feature films to cutting-edge spatial computing. A journey of combining technical precision with creative vision.

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CURRENT HIGHLIGHT

Compositing Supervisor at Refuge VFX

Refuge VFX • Nov 2025 — Present

Thrilled to have joined the team at Refuge VFX as a Compositing Supervisor. Being part of such an incredibly talented group of artists has been an amazing experience.

It's a privilege to contribute to a studio renowned for incredible quality work, pushing the boundaries and rising to be one of the best in the industry.

RECENT HIGHLIGHT

The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere

Digital Domain • March — Sept 2025

Contributed as a Senior Compositor for the Wizard of Oz immersive experience at the Sphere in Las Vegas during my time at Digital Domain. This massive project required adapting to a custom 16K compositing pipeline built specifically for the world's highest-resolution LED screen.

With live-action plates requiring heavy, photoreal CG integration, we collaborated directly with Google to integrate their early-stage AI video models into our traditional VFX workflow.

May 2024 — Present

Freelance VFX Compositor

Refuge Visual Effects / Layer-Creative / Antenna Creative

TV and Film live-action compositing tasks using Nuke and After Effects, including keying, rotoscoping, tracking, paint, and integrating CG elements. Collaborated with creative directors to align visual effects with project goals.

June 2018 — Sept 2023

Compositing Supervisor

Encore VFX

Led and managed compositing teams, assigning tasks and providing guidance to execute visual effects shots efficiently. Collaborated with VFX Supervisors and Producers. Mentored team members to achieve the highest standards of quality.

2015 — 2018

Senior Compositor

Encore VFX / Luma Pictures / FuseFX

Key artist on features and television including Dr. Strange, Boss Level, Doom Patrol, and Alien: Covenant. Focused on deep compositing and look-development under tight deadlines.

2012 — 2015

Compositor

Method Studios / CoSA VFX / Synaptic Studios

Compositor for major film and episodic projects including Avengers: Age of Ultron, Gotham, Person of Interest, and Divergent.

Key Qualifications

Management & Tech

Project Leadership

Strong supervisory skills with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. Expertise with editorial and visual effects tools (Nuke, After Effects) and leveraging prototyping tools like Bezi and Blender for XR.

Achievements

Awards & Hackathons

Industry Recognition

2022 Leo Awards Winner (Best VFX Dramatic Series). 1st Place Bezi Holiday Christmas Augment Challenge (2023). 2nd Place Bezi + RTFKT Design Challenge (2023). Participant at the 2024 MIT Reality Hackathon.

Core Competencies

The tools and methodologies I use to bring ideas to life.

Nuke / NukeX
After Effects
Mocha Pro
Team Leadership
Flow Project Management
Deep Compositing
Keying & Integration
Vibe Coding
Bezi
Blender
Unreal Engine 5
Photogrammetry
Gaussian Splats

Let's build something amazing.

For all inquiries regarding my work or availability, kindly use the provided form to reach out. Your interest is sincerely appreciated, and I will respond promptly!

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