Freelance
US
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rivasvfx
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Victor Rivas
Victor Rivas Alvarez is a seasoned VFX Supervisor with nearly two decades of experience in film production and post-production.
He began his career in 2005 and later founded Varita Fílmica in 2012, establishing one of Puerto Rico’s leading post-production companies. During this period, he oversaw high-end commercial, music video, and film work, including the creation of the iconic Air-Con robot for Daikin, a character that became central to the brand’s identity across international markets.
Victor’s work expanded internationally when he contributed to blockbuster films such as Captain America: Civil War, collaborating with the Russo Brothers on set photography and scanning for post-production. His experience as a Digital Compositor on features like Todo X Sara, Dos Caminos, and Replicas strengthened his reputation as a versatile artist capable of leading teams and delivering complex sequences at scale.
Following the impact of Hurricane Maria in 2017, Victor transitioned to the U.S. market, serving as a Visual Effects Supervisor for ABC Primetime and later contributing to the development of innovative crowd simulation workflows for the series Menudo: Súbete a Mi Moto.
In 2019, Victor joined MPC Film as a Digital Compositor, contributing to productions such as Noelle, Clifford: The Big Red Dog, and The One and Only Ivan, winner of the 2020 HPA Award for Best Visual Effects.
That same year, he founded Lacus Post, which has since grown into a trusted boutique partner for global studios, agencies, and production companies. In 2023, he expanded further with the launch of Lacus Entertainment, a division focused on film production, and emerging technologies.
From 2023 to 2024, Victor supervised and led post-production efforts for the feature film Las Super Estrellas de la Lucha Libre, a commercial success in Puerto Rico that later secured theatrical distribution in the United States.
Today, Victor continues to grow Lacus Post’s presence across Florida, Georgia, and New York, supporting productions leveraging state tax incentives and providing scalable, secure, end-to-end post-production and VFX services. He remains committed to strengthening the VFX community, promoting collaboration, and empowering emerging talent across the industry.
Role with the VES
Member
Work Experience
Visual Effects Society Member 11/2025 - PresentThe National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Member 04/2025 - Present
Visual Effects Supervisor & Post-production Enabler 01/2012 - Present
Led VFX supervision across commercial and branded content for top-tier clients, overseeing pipelines, visual consistency, and on-set supervision.
Managed multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-end visual effects for global brands and regional productions, ensuring creative and technical excellence under tight delivery schedules.
Senior Compositor & Assistant Supervisor 09/2025 - 10/2025
Tower33 VFX
*Supported the completion of the House of David TV show.
*Helped streamline the post-production process as both Compositor and
Assistant Supervisor for Disney.
Head of 2D & VFX Supervisor 06/2023 - 11/2024
Piñolywood Studios
*Led the full 2D department and supervised key VFX sequences, overseeing compositors, paint and roto artists, and cross-functional collaboration with 3D and CG teams. Worked closely with the director to interpret creative vision and deliver final composites that met high artistic and technical standards. Designed and implemented optimized workflows, ACES-based color pipelines, and scalable processes to ensure visual consistency and efficient shot delivery. Provided mentorship to artists while guiding the full VFX team through complex creative and technical challenges. Acted as a bridge between departments, ensuring seamless integration of elements across disciplines while maintaining schedule, quality, and budget alignment.
Compositing Supervisor 01/2023 - 05/2023
Alkemy X
*Oversaw the compositing department for Season 2 of The Gilded Age, managing a team of over 20 junior and senior artists while establishing and
maintaining a streamlined compositing pipeline. Collaborated closely with the VFX Supervisor and Head of 2D to translate creative briefs and on-set
references into high-end final shots. Ensured visual continuity, color balance, and technical quality across all sequences, applying ACES color workflows
and custom plugin tools to optimize performance. Provided hands-on support in solving complex CG challenges, including 3D integration, motion tracking, and Nuke-based compositing tasks. Contributed to Evil Season 4 prior to the industry-wide writers and actors strike.
Senior Compositor 01/2023 - 03/2023
Mikros Animation Montreal, Quebec,
*Delivered high-quality CGI integration by compositing AOV passes with precision, ensuring photorealistic results that met both technical and artistic
standards. Worked closely with VFX teams to enhance animated sequences, supporting the development of effects and character-driven moments.
Maintained a disciplined and organized workflow, with a strong focus on lighting continuity and seamless shot integration across complex sequences.
Senior Digital Compositor 09/2022 - 10/2022
PowerHouse VFX
*Contributed to the Apple TV+ series Servant (Season 4) as a Senior Compositor, integrating CGI, motion tracking, clean plates, set extensions, rotoscoping, and matte painting into final shots. Ensured quality control across all assigned sequences, maintaining a high standard of visual continuity and photorealism under tight delivery timelines.
Visual Effects Supervisor On-Set 01/2022 - 02/2022
The Mill
*Supervised on-set VFX for a national TV commercial for Optum Health, ensuring proper acquisition of clean plates, HDRIs, photogrammetry data, and lens information for seamless post-production integration. Collaborated with the director of photography to evaluate lens accuracy, actor positioning, and technical setups, including environment lighting, tracking markers, color charts, and distortion grids—laying a solid foundation for successful CG
crowd creation and compositing in post.
Senior Compositor 01/2021 - 03/2021
Ingenuity Studios New York
*Worked across episodic and feature projects including Mr. Mayor, Single Drunk Female, The Kominsky Method, and the feature film Birds of Paradise.
Delivered high-end compositing work focused on shot continuity, visual fidelity, and seamless integration of VFX elements across a variety of styles and storytelling tones.
Digital Compositor 08/2019 - 12/2019
MPC Film
*Contributed to major feature films including Noelle, The One and Only Ivan, and Clifford the Big Red Dog, supporting the integration of CGI elements
through slap comps and final compositing passes. Maintained strong collaboration with leads and supervisors, demonstrating self-discipline and
consistency in meeting creative and technical goals within high-volume production environments.
Visual Effects Supervisor & Post-producer 02/2019 - 08/2019
ABC Television
*Led a team of 10 artists and technicians over five months, overseeing all visual effects and post-production workflows for network TV content. Designed and implemented complete pipelines for graphics and VFX delivery while assigning responsibilities across departments. Contributed to company objectives through cross-functional collaboration with marketing and design teams. Produced, edited, and distributed communication materials, supporting stakeholder relationships and long-term business initiatives.
CG Generalist 12/2016 - 05/2019
Render Room
*Handled a wide range of tasks across multiple commercials and feature films, contributing to CG asset creation, lighting, and compositing. Worked on Dos Caminos, Zack: Enfrentamiento Mortal, and Replicas, as well as commercial campaigns for brands like Coors Light and T-Mobile. Ensured delivery of high-quality visuals across VFX and CG sequences, adapting to fast-paced production environments and tight deadlines.
Visual Effects Supervisor & Compositor 01/2012 - 01/2019
Varita Filmica
*Led a team of twenty people for film, TV, music videos, and advertising productions on set and post-production.
*Worked well independently and together on a team to solve problems.
*Organized and prioritized work to complete assignments in a timely, efficient manner.
*Served as a friendly, hardworking, and punctual employee.
Visual Effects Artist 03/2015 - 04/2015
Marvel
*Contributed to Captain America: Civil War as a VFX Production Assistant, capturing LIDAR scans and photogrammetry data to support CGI and texturing pipelines.
3D Generalist & Compositor 05/2005 - 01/2015
Visual Effect
*Worked as a freelance 3D artist across commercials, short films, and independent features.
*Contributed weekly to WAPA 2’s Yo Soy Un Gamer, collaborating with a 15- artist team to deliver broadcast-ready visuals.
*Produced 3D animation and compositing content for clients in the banking sector and other industries.
*Delivered high-quality visuals using a full 3D pipeline: modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, and compositing.
Film Credits
*Tacto* Zombies 4 Dawn of the Vampires (Show Angels)
*The Wilderness Within
*El Dueño de la Punteria
*Las super estrellas de la lucha libre
*Asterión
*Thelma the Unicorn
*Daniel El Travieso Una Aventura Familiar
*Zack: Enfrentamiento Mortal
*Clifford the Big Red Dog
*Birds of Paradise
*Perfecto anfitrión
*The One and Only Ivan
*Noelle
*Replicas
*Dos Caminos
*Captain America: Civil War
*Creatures
*Cielos Negros
*All for Sara
*Tremulous
*House of David
*Evil
*Power Book III: Raising Kanan
*The Gilded Age
*Class of '09
*Servant
*Single Drunk Female
*The Kominsky Method
*Mr. Mayor
*Súbete a mi Moto
*Natures Garden
*Primetime por ABC Puerto Rico
*Yo Soy Un Gamer
Skills & Titles
* Creative & Technical Leadership* On-Set VFX Supervision
* ACES Color Workflow & Management
* Project Oversight & Remote Collaboration
* VFX Pipeline Design & Implementation
* Technical Problem Solving
* Look Development & Reviews
* Client Communication & Production Liaison
* Full-Pipeline Execution & Team Leadership
* Creative Strategy
* Technical Management
* Client Collaboration
* Compositing
* Cinematography
* Lighting
* CG
* Motion Tracking
* Color Grading
