Richard S M.

About Richard S M.

I help productions achieve photoreal results by aligning creative intent with calibrated, energy-accurate workflows. As a Senior Artist and VFX Supervisor with over 25 years in film, episodic, advertising, and game cinematics, I specialize in preventing the issues that break realism and delay delivery, mismatched lighting, inconsistent data, and inefficient pipelines.My expertise in HDRI calibration, image-based lighting, look development, and compositing ensures that live action and CG share the same physical accuracy and visual cohesion. I design workflows that align teams, remove guesswork, and turn unpredictable sequences into reliable, repeatable results.At studios such as Digital Domain, MPC, and CoSA VFX, I’ve led teams and supervised on set, developing tools that cut iteration time, preserve color and energy fidelity, and raise the creative bar under real production pressure.I combine technical precision with artistic judgment, balancing efficiency, realism, and visual impact. Whether supervising, lighting, or improving pipeline reliability, my goal remains the same: to deliver consistent, cinematic imagery that supports storytelling and meets schedule demands.If your production needs a Senior Artist who anticipates challenges, and delivers photoreal, production-ready visuals under pressure, let’s talk about how I can help your next project succeed.Specialties: HDRI calibration • Lighting • Look development • Previs • Nuke • SupervisionRichard S. MortonVFX Supervisor | CG Supervisor | Senior Artist

Experience

1. Cg Lead

   CoSA VFX

   Dec 2025 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

Education

• California State University, Fullerton

  Bachelor of Science (BS), International Business/Japanese

  1996