Riley Thompson

Riley Thompson is an experienced Visual Effects Artist currently working at ShadowMachine since May 2023, specializing in keying, compositing, rotoscoping, cleanup, and adding environmental and particle effects. Prior to this role, Riley contributed to Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio as a VFX Data Wrangler and Set Surveyor from November 2021 to June 2023, focusing on HDRI creation and 3D scanning. With a background in animation and design from RileyThompsonAnimationandDesign, Double Pixel Studios, and Animation SEO, Riley has created media for music videos, commercials, and various advertising campaigns. Riley developed foundational skills as an Office Assistant at XYZ, supporting a range of creative professionals. Education includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Arts and Animation from The Art Institutes and studies at San Jose State University.