Hi, I’m Tomáš Bezděčka, a senior digital matte painter, illustrator and concept artist with over 10 years of high-end VFX experience. I specialize in set extensions, sky/environment replacements, retouching, and maintaining realistic background continuity across lighting, scale, and perspective. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced productions and enjoy turning plates and projections into immersive worlds. I pursue storytelling through immersive environments, combining traditional painting skills with 3D knowledge and a keen eye for lighting and texture. I’m always looking for creative challenges and opportunities to contribute to compelling visual narratives in film and television.

Tomáš Bezděčka

Hi, I’m Tomáš Bezděčka, a senior digital matte painter, illustrator and concept artist with over 10 years of high-end VFX experience. I specialize in set extensions, sky/environment replacements, retouching, and maintaining realistic background continuity across lighting, scale, and perspective. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced productions and enjoy turning plates and projections into immersive worlds. I pursue storytelling through immersive environments, combining traditional painting skills with 3D knowledge and a keen eye for lighting and texture. I’m always looking for creative challenges and opportunities to contribute to compelling visual narratives in film and television.

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Hi, I’m Tomáš Bezděčka, a senior digital matte painter, illustrator and concept artist with over 10 years of high-end VFX experience. I specialize in set extensions, sky/environment replacements, retouching, and maintaining realistic background continuity across lighting, scale, and perspective. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced productions and enjoy turning plates and projections into immersive worlds.

I pursue storytelling through immersive environments, combining traditional painting skills with 3D knowledge and a keen eye for lighting and texture. I’m always looking for creative challenges and opportunities to contribute to compelling visual narratives in film and television.

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Language

Czech
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Matte Painter at Universal Production Partners (UPP)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Delivered 200+ matte-paint shots per year for global film & TV productions; created realistic environments using projections and plate photography; ensured continuity in lighting, scale & perspective with 3D and comp teams.
Art Director & Lead Illustrator at More.is.more
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Art direction for commercial animation & branded content; supervised a small art team and ensured stylistic consistency across projects.
Digital Matte Painter / Illustrator at Magic Lab
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Environment enhancements and matte painting for commercials and film.
Animator / Matte Painter at Silencio FX
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Matte paintings for commercials and brand identities.

Education

Master of Arts (MgA) — Film & Animation at TBU Zlín
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BcA) — Classical Animation at TBU Zlín
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services