Rez-Illusion

Rez-Illusion was an independent boutique visual effects studio based in Los Angeles, California. Founded around 2005 and led by visual effects supervisor Jamison Goei, also credited as Jamison Scott Goei, it worked in feature-film post-production across horror, action and drama. Its work combined digital compositing, computer-generated elements and detailed image manipulation.

The studio’s capabilities included creature and gore enhancements, rig and wire removal, digital clean-up, 3D modeling and animation, matchmoving, matte painting and set extensions. It also supplied visual effects supervision, bidding and post-production management, supporting both the planning and execution of effects work.

Feature-film work

Early credits included Santa’s Slay in 2005 and Alexandre Aja’s The Hills Have Eyes in 2006. For the latter, Rez-Illusion completed 136 visual effects shots. Its subsequent filmography included The Hills Have Eyes II, Mirrors, The Last House on the Left and Scream 4, reflecting a sustained involvement in horror filmmaking.

Its work also extended to other genres. On Twilight, the studio contributed speed-ramping sequences and motion-blur effects. Later credits included Damien Chazelle’s Whiplash, Terrence Malick’s Knight of Cups, Ouija: Origin of Evil, Peter Berg’s Patriots Day and Blumhouse’s Truth or Dare. The studio was also credited on The Marksman in 2021.

Rez-Illusion is now inactive as an independent facility. Following its core studio operations, Goei continued working in visual effects supervision independently and through a subsequent business banner.