Visual Effects
Seamless cinematic visuals that propel your story
At NEXODUS, we are driven by an unwavering passion for creating visual effects that not only captivate the eye but also serve as a powerful storytelling tool. Our team of skilled artists seamlessly blend imagination and technology to bring your vision to life.
Whether you're looking to transport your audience to otherworldly realms, enhance the drama of a scene, or simply add that magical touch, we are here to transform your ideas into extraordinary visuals, leaving a lasting impact on your audience.
Team
Meet the talented people of our visual effects team
Martha Soehendra
Compositor
Former plant killer turned plant hoarder. Collector of things tiny and cute.
“Alles hat ein Ende nur die Wurst hat zwei"
Jadan Duffin
Compositor
Senior Compositor by day, hot sauce alchemist and electronic music maker by night.
Austin Brown
Compositor
Compositor extraordinaire. Future Survivor winner. Casual spy. Pressure cooker specialist. Python pro.
Joseph Bell
Head of Studio
Company builder, mountaineer, curry addict, dog handler and sheep herder extraordinaire.
Colin Drobnis
Compositor
Workdays: VFX compositor. Leisure days: pursuer of anything that scares his mom when she hears about it later.
Matthew Benson
FX Technical Director
Vector Nerd, punctual, frantic, caffeinated, Houdini wizard, Unreal rouge, perpetual imposter syndrome.
Zach Mandt
Matte Painter / CG Environment Artist
Often billed as a DMP/Environment artist, he's also a genuine outside the box thinker and dedicated problem solver.
Felicia Guest
Compositor
Dog whisperer, pixel integrator, gamer guru, VR promoter, archer, DYI fanatic, obsessive cyclist, dystopian genre fan.
Maddie Kramer
Production Assistant
Dancer, dog mom, hospitality aficionado, Ravendor. Maker of art and climber of rocks, but not at the same time.
Patrick Schuler
FX Supervisor
Anthony Kramer
Head of VFX
VFX mastermind, minivan racer, film enthusiast, and the spokesperson for Hawaiian pizza.
Megan Evans
Compositor
In a galaxy not so far away, she turns pixels into movie magic and old t-shirts into cozy blankets.
Ryan Smolarek
VFX Supervisor
Visual sage, cinematic sommelier, calm high-speed thrill chaser. Red wine’s true ally and Big Sur’s devoted disciple.
Aylwin Fernando
Real-time Supervisor
Give him interactive rendering with some tech, good creative and calm hikes though different worlds.
Cindy Ormondroyd
VFX Editor
Obsessive knitter, motorcycle nomad,
pixel pusher, and organizational maven:
This is the Droyd you’re looking for.
Matt Conway
Concept Artist / Matte Painter
Matte Painter crafting Unreal worlds, amateur golfer, Emmy nominee, and outdoor adventurer.
Kurt Lawson
Compositing Supervisor
Distinguished compositor, photographer of real landscapes, ferroequinologist, umbraphile, and Death Valley enthusiast.
Nick Joseph
Compositor
Restaurant hopping coffee addict with a green thumb and a knack for image processing.
Stephen Pavelski
CG Generalist
Rigger, troubleshooter, and dad joke enthusiast. Rumored obscure movie quote database and reluctant puppy wrangler.
Frank Fieser
Head of Compositing
Compositing nerd with an obsession for node organization and structure. Surly but lovable charismatic curmudgeon.
Matthew Steidl
VFX Supervisor
Goes on set with ease
Adds tchotchkes, people, or trees
And speaks Japanese
Cedric Tomacruz
Concept Artist / Matte Painter
First rate tennis fanatic, walker & trainer of Cody the dog, E-Mountain biker, and painting phenom.
Donald Strubler
DevOps/Pipeline Engineer
Literal trailblazer, family camper, and dedicated cat snuggler. Racquetball squisher, YAML enthusiast by choice.
Mihai Satmarean
Senior DevOps Architect
DevOps virtuoso by day, guitar-strumming sailor by night, navigating technology and the tides.
Arnie Mecham
Compositor
Usually travels by blimp. Maybe! Gymkata is his favorite movie. Probably! Can be reached on his landline. Absolutely!
Mike Oakley
Head of CG
Storyteller, collector of power cords, salty sailor, videographer, dog lover, VFX barbarian, Mexican food seeker.
Sharon Marcussen
Compositor
Crafting magic with VFX and chasing adventures with her dog. Fueled by simple pleasures & a precision cup of coffee.
Ryan Urban
VFX Supervisor
VFX guru, dad of four, wildlife and cloud photography hobbyist. Unofficial handyman. Daydreamer in the Matrix.
Danielle Hudak
Production Coordinator
ShotGrid wizard, PNW adventurer, amateur wine & pasta maker, and President of the “Can I pet your dog?” fanclub.
Darrell Claunch
Compositor
Reluctant werewolf in a tie and cardigan. VFX artist/groupie and perpetual Goonie. Like rocket launch with a C.
Holli Alvarado
Concept Artist / Matte Painter
A Cancer on the cusp of Leo with an affinity for underwater basket weaving during full moons. Magic wand expert.
Aminah Gbadamosi
Production Coordinator
Chicken nugget aficionado. Hooked on tv’s Money Heist. Plotting her own heist in between updating SG statuses.
Vivian Wei
Compositor
Aerialist, paper-craft enthusiast, classically trained musician, world traveling explorer, certified night owl.
Wade Ivy
VFX Supervisor
Digital wizard with an analog soul. Lover of tiny trees, cosmic oddities & synth sorcery. Still can't do a kickflip.
Robert Rossello
VFX Supervisor
Photographer, record collector, maker of seldom-heard guitar noises; amateur pizzaiolo, professional cat masseuse.