Kshitiz Sharma
VFX / CG Artist
Kshitiz Sharma
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Technical and Functional Responsibilities
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Development of concept materials and production designs(T.V animation, commercials and Films).
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Take initiative and accountability for the timely completion and high quality of all tasks assigned.
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Advanced knowledge of Autodesk Maya – Modeling, Character Setup, Lighting, render passes ,Matchmoving, Digital sculpting (Zbrush), After Effects and Nuke.
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Production Pipeline of animation film and television.
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Advance compositing, Roto, Green-screen.
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Autodesk Maya Dynamics, Fur and Hair.
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Advance Match-moving and camera tracking.
Work Experience
3Dsense Media School Singapore - June 2011 – Present
Designation : Snr. Faculty 3D and VFX
Teaching and mentoring for Diploma and Certificate courses.
Developing and update teaching resources and assets. Provide film supervision in production.
Being involved in new academic initiatives for school.
Assist marketing department in initiatives eg. public workshops during marketing activities.
Individual Freelancing Work – Dec 2010 to May 2011
Designation : CG Supervisor
'Minerals', 70 mm Commercial of designer clothings for cinema. Editing, compositing and special effects.
'IBL' Commercial for Internation South African Banking. Complete commercial is done in ghreen screen and 3D elements included.
Picasso Animation College (Centinal college Canada) - Feb 2009 to Sept 2009
Designation : Snr. CG Faculty
Providing resources for developing course contents , Train faculties for industry requirement. Building educational material and resources. Coordination with Centennial college management and implementation policies.
Zoo Animation Studio (U.K Base) - Feb 2008 to Jan 2009
Designation : HOD Modeling and Design
Project Details 1 : Modeling, Design Lead for Didi Delightful (TV animation series)
A musical, melodious TV series of five year old girl “DIDI”. Didi who’s leaving in New York light-full street, surrounded by various kind of pets in her fathers Pet Clinic. Her Jovial nature and love for animals binds entire
neighbor hood.
Project Details 2 : Project Lead for Major Tom (DVD) (unreleased)
Major Tom is an animation sci-fi DVD about adventures of Tom on his ship while exploring the planet. The project is in its nascent stage. Responsibilities include co-ordination with client and various departments, taking decision on quality factors, look and feel of the finished product and preparing work schedules for the same. Training and establishing team for enhancing efficiency.
G Labs (Hyderabad, India) - June 2007 to Dec 2007
Designation : 3D Supervisor
Project Details 1 : CG Supervisor for KEKA (Movie for theatrical release)
KEKA is a High-end Movie project for theatrical release., Story based on Indian folk tale, contain all elements of entertainment, adventure and action. Its a 3D project with 2D looks (2D shader).
Responsibilities include production process , scheduling, and training.
Project Details 2 : Design Lead and Character Development Lead for Bandits (Warner Brother Movie Teaser)
It’s a movie for theatrical release, still in conceptual stage, under the banner of Warner Brothers. The story is based on life of 3 bandits in the era of 200 BC. A thorough research of characters according to the time-period and their personality, including costumes and weapons is under progress.
Paprikaas Interactive services (Part of DreamWorks) - Jan 2007 to Aprl 2007
Designation : Modeling Supervisor
Project Details : Modeling Supervisor for BarnYard(TV Series)
Project Reference : http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0857277
Awards : Won Daytime Emmy 2009, Nominated Annie 2009, 2008
Crest Animation Studio - Jan 2004 to Nov 2006
Designation : Technical Supervisor
Project Details 1 : Modeling Supervisor for Pet Aliens (TV series for Cartoon Network)
ProjectReference : http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0453434/
Awards : Nominated Daytime Emmy
Animation production series for Mike young, mainly dealing in 3D animation series for TV. It was a milestone project in India, which got recognized globally, for being the most successful and advanced 3D animation series.
Project Details 2 : Snr. 3D Artist for Fruit Friends (DVD)
It is an independent DVD project for pre-school kids. DVD contains educational and awareness contents about fruits and benefits. I had the opportunity to work in specialized Facial Expressions (Blend Shapes) and vast range of Character Modeling.
Project Details 3 : Snr. Modeler for Bratz (TV series)
Project Reference : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bratz_%28TV_series%29
Awards : Nominated Daytime Emmy
This dramatical series is based on a pop band “Brats” and there journey to establish them.
Project Details 4 : Modeling and Technical Supervisor for Casper's scare school (DVD for Capaw Pictures)
Project Reference : http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0884322/
Casper is a small innocent ghost surrounded with lots of evil power and his inner conflict for his on community. Project contains vast range of imaginary character scope and their complicate behavior and providing CG challenges to implement.
Maya Entertainment Ltd. And Softpro – Oct 2002 to Dec 2003
Designation : Junior compositor and CG artist
Project Details : CG artist and Junior compositor (Games, TV series for Cartoon Network)
Worked as Compositor, 3d Modeler for Various India Films and T.V serials.
Academics and Professional Qualification
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3dsense Media School, Singapore – Oct 2009 to Oct 2010
Diploma 3D animation and VFX .
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Maya Academy of Advance Cinematic, India – June 2001 to August 2002
Diploma course in 3D Animations, editing, composting and designing.
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Vikram University, India – July 1998 to July 2001
Bachelor in commerce
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TULEC Ltd (TATA), India
Certification in C, C++ Programming.