Nick Petit

Nick Petit is a seasoned professional in the visual effects industry, currently serving as a Senior In-House Technical Director at SideFX Software since September 2018. Previously, Nick held various positions including FX Supervisor and Pixel Herder at Weta Digital, where responsibilities involved managing visual effects. Notable experience includes work at Double Negative as a Fashion TD, contributing to the pipeline for "John Carter of Mars," and prior roles across multiple studios focusing on lighting, surfacing, and technical direction for prominent films such as "Avatar," "Narnia - Prince Caspian," and "Superman 5." Nick's foundational education includes an Advanced Diploma in Applied and Visual Arts from the Melbourne School of Arts and Photography.