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Sam Bui
In short · Working since 2002, 3 decades active, 11 credits.
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Rise of the Planet of the Apes(2011)
lead lighting technical director: Weta Digital
District 9(2009)
senior lighting effects technical director: Weta Digital
Avatar(2009)
Sam BuiSam Buisenior effects technical director: Weta Digital
30 Days of Night(2007)
senior effects technical director
I, Robot(2004)
lighting technical director: Weta Digital
Avatar: Fire and Ash(2025)
Sam BuiSam Buivisual effects core pipeline artist: Weta FX
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Director
5 creditsRise of the Planet of the Apes(2011)
lead lighting technical director: Weta Digital
FilmDistrict 9(2009)
senior lighting effects technical director: Weta Digital
Film
Avatar(2009)
Sam BuiSam Buisenior effects technical director: Weta Digital
Film30 Days of Night(2007)
senior effects technical director
FilmI, Robot(2004)
lighting technical director: Weta Digital
Film
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1 credit
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5 creditsAvatar: Fire and Ash(2025)
Sam BuiSam Buivisual effects core pipeline artist: Weta FX
Film
Eragon(2006)
visual effects: Weta Digital
Film
X-Men: The Last Stand(2006)
Sam BuiSam Buidigital effects artist: Weta Digital
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King(2003)
3d visual effects sequence lead td: Weta Digital
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers(2002)
digital modeler: Weta Digital
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