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Hi, I’m Tulio Hernandez, a versatile photographer, photo retoucher, and VFX lighting specialist with a passion for storytelling through light and texture. I work across 2D and 3D workflows, using Houdini, Nuke, Photoshop, and Capture One to craft compelling visuals for film and advertising. I enjoy collaborating with creative teams to produce polished imagery and cinematic lighting that supports the narrative.
Over the years I’ve contributed as a Senior Lighter, Look Development Artist, and Compositor at top VFX houses such as Scanline VFX, Tippett Studio, Hydraulix, and more, delivering high-end visuals on projects like Moonfall, Scoob!, Avatar, Day Break, and other major titles. I’m always eager to learn new tools and take on challenging projects that push the boundaries of lighting and compositing.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Work Experience
Freelance Photographer & Photo Retoucher at Self-Employed
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026Freelance photography and photo retouching work for clients, focusing on portrait and product photography with post-production refinement.
Senior Lighting at Tippett Studio
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Led lighting and look development for projects in Montréal; collaborated with VFX teams and production.
Senior Lighting/Compositor Artist at Scanline VFX
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022Lighting and compositing for feature films; contributed to complex shot pipelines and look development.
Senior Lighting/Compositor Artist at REEL FX
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020Lighting and compositing for feature animation and VFX projects; contributed to multiple film titles.
Lighting Supervisor/ Look Development at HYDRAULUX
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019Led lighting supervision and look development for multiple feature films.
Sequence Lighting Supervisor/ Look Development at Prime Focus Vancouver / India
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014Sequence lighting supervision and look development for projects across Vancouver/India studios.
Lighting Lead Artist / Look Development at HYDRAULUX
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2013Led lighting and look development for various films in Los Angeles.
TD Lighting and Compositing at Sony Pictures Imageworks
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005Technical directing in lighting and compositing for feature work.
TD Lighting and Pre-Compositing at Digital Domain
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005Lighting and pre-compositing for high-profile films.
TD Senior Sequencer Lighting at WB Feature Animation
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006Senior sequencing for lighting across multiple animation projects.
TD Lighting and Pre-Compositing at Industrial Light & Magic
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2003Lighting and pre-compositing for blockbuster projects.
TD Lighting at Tip Pett Studio
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1993TD Lighting at a Berkeley-based studio.
Freelance Photographer & Photo Retoucher
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026Freelance photography and photo retouching work (2024-2026).
Senior Lighting Artist at Tip Pett Studio
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Lighting artist for feature films and projects; collaborated with VFX and CG teams on multiple projects.
Senior Lighting / Compositor Artist at Scanline VFX
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022Led lighting and compositing work for major projects; contributed to Moonfall/Flash and other films.
Senior Lighting / Compositor Artist at Reel FX
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020Led lighting and compositing for assigned film projects.
Lighting Supervisor / Look Development at HydraulX
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019Lighting supervision and look development for feature films.
Sequence Lighting Supervisor / Look Development at Prime Focus Vancouver / India
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014Sequence lighting supervision and look development for multiple titles.
Lighting Lead Artist / Look Development at HydraulX / Lola
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2013Lighting lead artist and look development for various projects.
Sequence Lighting Lead at Transamerica Insurance / VW TV Commercial
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006Sequence lighting for TV commercials.
Sequence Lead Lighting at Café FX
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Sequence lead lighting for film projects including Kite Runner.
Senior Lighting / Pre-Compositing at Rhythm and Hues
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Senior lighting and pre-compositing for various titles including Garfield II and Night at the Museum.
TD Lighting at Asylum
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004TD lighting for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
TD Lighting and Compositing at Sony Imageworks
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005TD lighting and compositing for Spider-Man II.
TD Lighting and Pre-Compositing at Digital Domain
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006TD lighting and pre-compositing for Stealth and The Day After Tomorrow.
TD Lighting and Pre-Comp at Industrial Light & Magic
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2003TD lighting and pre-compositing for Episode II: Attack of the Clones.
TD Lighting at Tip Pett Studio
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1997TD lighting for various projects.
Photographer & Photo Retoucher at Freelance
January 1, 2023 - PresentFreelance photographer and photo retoucher delivering high-quality images for clients; specializes in composition, color and retouching workflows.
Senior Lighter at Tippett Studio
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Senior Lighter responsible for lighting and look development on feature films.
Senior Lighter/Look Development/Compositor Artist at SCANLINE VFX
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022Led look development and compositing tasks across sequences; collaboration with CG and lighting teams.
Senior Lighter/Compositor Artist at REEL FX
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020Senior Lighter and compositor on high-profile films; contributed to lighting and compositing workflows.
Lighting Supervisor/Look Development at HYDRAULX
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019Lighting supervisor and look development for multiple features including Day Break (Netflix) and other major titles.
Sequence Lighting Supervisor/Look Development at PRIME FOCUS Vancouver / India
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014Sequence lighting supervisor and look development for Sin City II: A Dame To Kill For.
Lighting Lead Artist/Look Development at HYDRAULX/LOLA
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2013Lighting lead artist and look development on multiple features including Shooter, Invasion, AVP Requiem, Fantastic Four II, Hulk, and more.
Sequence Lead Lighter at CAFÉ FX
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006Sequence Lead Lighter; contributed to Kite Runner and other projects.
Senior Lighter and Pre-Compositeing at RHYTHM AND HUES
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006Senior Lighter and Pre-Compositing; projects include Garfield II and Night at the Museum.
TD Lighting at ASYLUM
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005TD Lighting for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
TD Senior Sequence Lighter/Compositing at WB Feature Animation
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006TD Senior Sequence Lighter/Compositing for animated feature films such as Curious George and Scooby Doo I.
TD Lighter and Pre-Compositing at Industrial Light & Magic
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002TD Lighter and Pre-Compositing on major projects; Attack of the Clones.
TD Lighter at Tippett Studio
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2003TD Lighter on titles including Komodo, Evolution, The Haunting, Blade II, Santa Claus II; part of TV commercials work.
Education
Certificate Program for Maya Level 1-3 and Adobe After Effects at Silicon Studios
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026Certificate Program in 3D modeling, lighting, shading and animation at Center for Electronic Arts
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1993Certificate Program for Maya Level 1-3 and Adobe After Effects at American Film Institute
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026Certificate Program in Maya Level 1-3 and Adobe After Effects at Silicon Studios, Santa Monica, CA
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026Certificate Program, American Film Institute at American Film Institute, Los Angeles, CA
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026Certificate Program for Maya Level 1-3 and Adobe After Effects at Silicon Studios
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1997Certificate Program at American Film Institute
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1997Certificate Program in 3D modeling, lighting, shading and animation at Center for Electronic Arts
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1993Qualifications
Certificate Program in Maya Level 1-3 and Adobe After Effects
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026Certificate Program in 3D modeling, lighting, shading and animation
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1993Maya Level 1-3 & Adobe After Effects Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026Certificate Program, American Film Institute
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026Certificate Program for Maya Level 1-3 and Adobe After Effects
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1997Certificate Program
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1997Certificate Program in 3D modeling, lighting, shading and animation
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1993Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
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