
Lee Mar
Lee Mar is a seasoned VFX artist, senior generalist, and owner of Hydra FX, specializing in camera tracking, matchmoving, photogrammetry, onset supervision, and compositing. He has over 15 years of experience in Hollywood, with credits on numerous high-profile films, TV shows, and commercials.
Reducing Risk. Maximizing Production Value.
Lee Mar is a highly accomplished VFX artist, senior 3D generalist, and founder/owner of Hydra FX, a specialized visual effects service company. With over 15 years of hands-on experience in Hollywood, he brings elite expertise in camera tracking, matchmoving, photogrammetry, onset supervision, and photorealistic integration. His work has contributed to some of the biggest blockbusters and prestige TV shows in the industry, making him a proven asset for high-stakes, effects-heavy productions.
Key Hollywood Credentials
Free Guy (2021)
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015)
Morbius (2022)
Avengers: Endgame
Black Widow
F9: The Fast Saga
Top Gun: Maverick
Ant-Man and the Wasp
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
Extensive work on Marvel Cinematic Universe films, Disney+ series
(The Mandalorian WandaVision)
Core Specializations
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Camera & Object Tracking / Matchmoving — Expert-level solver work, plate alignment, and robust tracking delivery under complex conditions (action, fast motion, low-light, etc.).
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Photogrammetry & 3D Scanning — High-volume digital double and set reconstruction; developed and operated a custom 120+ camera full-body capture rig.
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On-Set VFX Supervision & LIDAR Scanning — Full onset data acquisition using Faro S350 LIDAR scanner for accurate environment and asset capture.
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Photorealistic Compositing & Integration — Seamless CG-to-live-action blending, especially for digital humans, action sequences, and supernatural/mystical elements.
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3D Generalist Work — Modeling, texturing, lighting, and scene setup to support tracking and VFX pipelines
Software & Tools Proficiency
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Tracking & Solving: PFTrack (primary), 3DEqualizer, Boujou
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3D Modeling & Animation: Maya, Modo
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Compositing: Nuke, After Effects
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Scanning & Pipeline: LIDAR processing, photogrammetry workflows, full 4K+ PFTrack/Maya/Nuke pipeline
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Additional: Photoshop, custom R&D scripting/tools for pipeline optimization
Advanced Capabilities
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Digital human / actor scanning (A-list talent including Samuel L. Jackson, Mark Wahlberg, Ben Affleck, Ryan Reynolds, and Stan Lee’s final scan)
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Custom rig development for high-fidelity full-body photogrammetry
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On-set technical supervision and real-time problem solving for large-scale productions
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Efficient, high-volume delivery across feature films, episodic TV, commercials, and virtual production
Strengths Lee combines deep technical mastery with practical on-set experience and pipeline innovation, allowing him to de-risk complex VFX shots while maintaining speed and artistic quality. His skill set is particularly valuable for effects-heavy projects requiring precise camera integration, digital doubles, and photoreal mystical/supernatural sequences.