Who I am
I am primarily a Digital Effects Designer currently working with Oceaneering International as a Senior 3D Artist. I have a decade of industry experience and have been a part of many 3D Visualization and VFX Projects. I am equally at home troubleshooting a 3DS Max Pipeline, working through complex VFX Shots, or preparing a breakdown and resource allocation plan for an upcoming production.
I feel that I have learnt a lot while pursuing my Post Graduation in Bournemouth University, UK. Although much emphasis was on softwares like Houdini, Nuke and PFTrack, studying and working with people from different cultural background helped me develop a different perspective.
My skills
Pyro
Fire, Smoke, Explosions and Gases
Fluids
Foam and Splashes for CG Ocean, photo real Liquid effects
Demolition
Digital Destruction and Controlled Mayhem
Particles
Rigging
Making life easier for Animators
Lighting & Rendering
Producing realistic looking Imagery
Cinematography
Compositing
Seamless integration of live action and CGI sources
Max Scripting
Developing tools for automation
My Tools
Experience
Senior 3D Artist (2015 - Present)
Oceaneering International – Chandigarh
- Responsible for preparing work estimates and bid documentation for projects.
- Handling all sort of client communications throughout production.
- Designing the technical approach and pipeline for the production.
- Work Closely with Design Engineers to provide 3D Rendered Images and Animations as per the specifications of each project.
- Utilize 3D Modelling, Mapping, Texturing, Lighting and Compositing Techniques to create realistic looking visual elements.
- Creating Particle Effects, Rigid Body Dynamics, Volume and Fluid Effects to create realistic looking digital effects.
- Responsible for the Development of different Special Effects and incorporating them into the Pipeline.
- Designing and creating enticing Motion Graphics for different Videos.
3D Animation and VFX Artist/Faculty (2007 - 2010)
Arena Animation Academy – Chandigarh
- Designing, Modelling and Lighting 3D Environments and Props.
- Creating UV Layouts and Custom Textures.
- Modelling, Rigging and Animating 3D Characters.
- Modelling and Texturing custom 3D Elements for Motion Graphics Department.
- Handling all sort of Post Production tasks including Editing and Sound Design.
- Led a team of interns during production of many Arch. Viz. projects.
- Simultaneously worked as a 3D Animation and VFX Faculty in the Academy.
Senior 3D Animation and VFX Artist/Faculty (2013 - 2014)
Arena Animation Academy – Chandigarh
- Handling all sort of operations for the 3D Visualization and digital effects division within the company.
- Train Faculties and Professional Artists.
- Designing the Coursework for different 3D Animation and VFX Programs.
- Supervising Visual Effects work for Regional TV Commercials and Short Films.
- Responsible for preparing work estimates and bid documentation for projects.
- Troubleshooting the problems faced by the team.
- Handling all sort of client communications throughout production.
- Designing the technical approach and pipeline for the production.
- Assigning tasks/shots to artists and monitoring shot progress.
- Final internal approval for all the Digital Effects related work.
Education
Post-Graduation - Digital Effects (2010 - 2012)
Bournemouth University, UK
Successfully completed projects from start to finish. Including techniques like Dry to Wet conversion, CG object and Live Back-Plate integration, Dynamics and Particles in Houdini, Rotoscopy, Match-moving and Overall Compositing in Nuke.
B.Sc. - Multimedia (2005 - 2008)
SIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY, INDIA
Successfully completed 2 group projects, 1 major individual project. This included techniques like 3D Modeling, Lighting, Animation, Particles, Dynamics in 3DS Max, Basic Rotoscopy, Visual Effects, Color Correction and Cleanup in After Effects.
Completed Graduation with Academic Distinction, hence became the first choice among faculties to work on live projects.