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Have you ever had the privilege of watching someone you once taught grow into a remarkable talent, only to see them return to share their knowledge with others? That’s the story of Tananuch Phosri, affectionately known as New Park.
Back in 2012, Tananuch Phosri was my very first student from Thailand in the Advanced VFX Production Diploma program at Lost Boys. From the start, she displayed an extraordinary dedication and curiosity for the craft that set her apart.
Over the years, she has developed into an outstanding senior compositor, leaving her mark at several top studios in Vancouver. We even had the pleasure of teaching side by side for two years at Lost Boys, where she not only proved to be an incredible artist but also someone who holds students to high standards, never allowing mediocre work.
Now, Tananuch is back at Alpha Chromatica, inspiring the next wave of talent with her expertise and insights. Recently, she mentored Moises Moreno one of our gifted students, on his screen burn-in shot.
The level of detail and care she puts into each session is one of the reasons our students are proud of their demo reels. They genuinely feel a sense of accomplishment in creating photorealistic images.
In this session, Moises faced a challenge: his screen replacement was too bright compared to the reference footage. Tananuch guided him through the process of better matching his reference, emphasizing the importance of using a reference to gauge the correct brightness levels.
She explained that the overly bright screen washed out the green color tones, which were essential for blending the replacement screen seamlessly with the rest of the scene.
As always, her advice was straightforward and pragmatic. She demonstrated to Moises how the green appeared faded, almost gray, and suggested he add more contrast by slightly adjusting the gamma. This adjustment would naturally bring back some of the lost colors. But Tananuch didn’t stop there; she taught Moises to assess the contrast levels critically.
Watching Tananuch mentor in this way is a powerful reminder of the value of mentorship. She doesn’t just teach techniques; she empowers students to look beyond the surface, understand the reasoning behind every adjustment, and approach each shot with a critical eye.
Tananuch’s dedication to helping students create photoreal composites and her ability to convey complex concepts in such an accessible manner are just a few of the reasons I am so proud to have her as part of the Alpha Chromatica family.
P.S. If you ever get the chance to learn from someone like Tananuch, seize it. Her approach to mentorship is not just about imparting knowledge - it's about inspiring a deeper understanding and passion for the craft.