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Henry Tran

About

Henry Tran

Technical VFX Artist specializing in real-time gameplay effects, custom shaders, and engine optimization.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Experience

Freelance Technical VFX Artist

Upwork

2024 - Present

Deliver real-time VFX, shaders, and technical art directly for indie and mid-size studios with lean pipelines

Unreal Engine 5, Niagara, HLSL, Houdini

Senior VFX Artist

Sparx*

Apr 2022 - Present

Developed and optimized real-time VFX for AAA projects including Marvel's Wolverine (PS5), Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (PS5), Fortnite Remix Finale, New World: Aeternum, and Until Dawn (PS5)

Proprietary Engines, Unreal Engine 5, Houdini, Python, HLSL, Perforce

VFX Artist

BadClay Studio

Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

Created dynamic visual effects for game cinematics and promotional content

Houdini, Maya, After Effects

Video Producer

FPT Software

Jul 2019 - Oct 2020

Produced and edited corporate videos and internal training materials

Adobe Creative Suite, Cinema 4D

Client feedback·
5.0 (Upwork Verified)
Unreal Engine Gameplay and Content Creation Specialist·Malignant (Steam)·Oct 30, 2025 - May 9, 2026
“Sang is a multi-talented and hard-working creative. His communication is clear, he works well to deadlines, and if a problem arises he is quick to come up with solutions. I would highly recommend working with this freelancer.”

Skills & Tools

Core VFX & Simulation
Unreal Engine 5NiagaraHoudini VFXProprietary EnginesParticle SystemsGPU Optimization
Shaders & Materials
Unreal Material GraphHLSL (Custom Nodes)Shader OptimizationPBR Workflows
Technical & Pipeline
PythonVEXPerforcePipeline AutomationGit
3D & DCC Software
HoudiniBlenderMayaSubstance Designer

Studio Life & Team Culture

Moments of collaboration and milestones with the Sparx* - A Virtuos Studio crew (2022–2023).

Sparx* Studio Beach Team Building

Studio Beach Team Building

Team spirit & beach challenges with the Sparx* production & VFX crew.

Sparx* Birthday Card

Studio Birthday

Handwritten card & gift box from studio teammates.

Sparx* Year-End Gala

Year-End Gala 2023

Celebrating AAA project wraps and milestone deliveries.