Presenter

Thomas Salama
Biography
Thomas Salama is a seasoned Compositing Supervisor with a focus on integrating machine learning into visual effects. With over 15 years of experience in visual effects at Metaphysic AI, Industrial Light and Magic, and DNEG; He has contributed to many high-profile projects, including VFX Oscar-wining Interstellar (2014) and Blade Runned 2049 (2017), as well as films from the StarWars and Jurassic World franchises.
Recently, he has advanced AI-driven VFX technology for ABBA Voyage (2022), Alien: Romulus (2024), and HERE (2024).
His expertise lies in blending traditional compositing with cutting-edge AI technologies, enhancing the realism and efficiency of visual effects production.
Presentations
Talk
11:29am - 12:13pm PDT Wednesday, 13 August 2025 West Building, Rooms 109-110
Arts & Design
Gaming & Interactive
New Technologies
Research & Education
Livestreamed
Not Livestreamed
Recorded
Not Recorded
Animation
Art
Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
Augmented Reality
Capture/Scanning
Digital Twins
Display
Education
Games
Generative AI
Geometry
Graphics Systems Architecture
Image Processing
Modeling
Pipeline Tools and Work
Real-Time
Rendering
Simulation
Virtual Reality
Full Conference
Virtual Access
Wednesday