Hi, I'm Thomas Tamura, a Senior Compositor and VFX Artist based near Denver, Colorado. I bring 10+ years of production experience delivering high-quality visual effects for streaming, film, and commercial projects. I've owned shots from turnover through final delivery and have delivered over 1000s of final shots, including 215+ for Netflix's Thai Cave Rescue. I specialize in complex cleanup, advanced camera tracking, and solving technically challenging composites. I work within ACES color pipelines, respond to supervisor notes, and collaborate inside established studio review structures. I'm comfortable ramping quickly on teams and delivering production-ready work under deadline.

Thomas Tamura

Hi, I'm Thomas Tamura, a Senior Compositor and VFX Artist based near Denver, Colorado. I bring 10+ years of production experience delivering high-quality visual effects for streaming, film, and commercial projects. I've owned shots from turnover through final delivery and have delivered over 1000s of final shots, including 215+ for Netflix's Thai Cave Rescue. I specialize in complex cleanup, advanced camera tracking, and solving technically challenging composites. I work within ACES color pipelines, respond to supervisor notes, and collaborate inside established studio review structures. I'm comfortable ramping quickly on teams and delivering production-ready work under deadline.

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Hi, I’m Thomas Tamura, a Senior Compositor and VFX Artist based near Denver, Colorado. I bring 10+ years of production experience delivering high-quality visual effects for streaming, film, and commercial projects. I’ve owned shots from turnover through final delivery and have delivered over 1000s of final shots, including 215+ for Netflix’s Thai Cave Rescue.

I specialize in complex cleanup, advanced camera tracking, and solving technically challenging composites. I work within ACES color pipelines, respond to supervisor notes, and collaborate inside established studio review structures. I’m comfortable ramping quickly on teams and delivering production-ready work under deadline.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Compositor & VFX Artist at The Chalk VFX
January 1, 2008 - Present
Led end-to-end VFX production for commercial and digital clients. Delivered full pipeline work from concept through final composite. Known for reliability, technical problem-solving, and production-ready results.
Adjunct Professor at Colorado Film School
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
Taught advanced compositing, editing, and color workflows. Mentored emerging artists entering professional production environments.
Visual Effects Artist at Deep Space Systems
February 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021
Created Houdini simulations for aerospace visualization requiring high technical accuracy. Composited multi-pass renders for clarity and realism. Collaborated with engineering stakeholders to ensure visual fidelity.
In-house Compositor at Atlas – Netflix
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
Embedded within a 10-person in-house compositing team delivering post-vis and final production shots. Worked inside an ACES pipeline while collaborating through supervisor reviews and established studio workflows. Delivered production composites integrating CG elements into live-action plates; Executed advanced tracking and multi-pass workflows; Owned shots from turnover through final delivery; Solved complex compositing challenges while maintaining visual continuity.
In-house Compositor at Netflix
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Delivered approximately 215 final shots for episodic release. Composited low-light and technically challenging sequences requiring grounded realism. Balanced inconsistent plates and performed detailed cleanup. Maintained quality while meeting aggressive production deadlines.
Senior Compositor / In-house at WarmSprings Productions
January 1, 2025 - Present
Provided tracking and final composites for streaming delivery. Integrated visual effects into live-action plates within production schedules.
Senior Compositor at MassFX
February 28, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Delivered final composites and tracking for narrative production. Collaborated with production teams to achieve seamless shot integration.

Education

BFA – Cinematography at Regis University
January 11, 2030 - April 2, 2026
Associate Degree – Writing & Directing at Colorado Film School
January 11, 2004 - April 2, 2008

Qualifications

Certified Nuke Trainer — Foundry / FXPhD
January 11, 2013 - April 2, 2013

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet