Professional Summary
Animation, VFX, and Digital Design professional with over a decade of combined industry and academic experience. Versatile expert skilled in 3D Modeling, Roto & Paint, Graphic Design, and Visual Effects pipeline tools. Proven track record as an industry 3D Modeler and VFX artist working on high-profile independent video releases, combined with extensive experience in teaching core multimedia subjects including Graphic Design, Digital Design, and 3D Character Modeling at prestigious institutions.
Academic Lectures Delivered
2022 - 2023
Digital Design / Visual Literacy / Human Communication
Visual Communication Sec B | Loyola College, Chennai
2019 - 2022
Graphic Design
Social Work & Journalism | Stella Mary's College & DDU Kaushal Kendra (Loyola)
2018 - 2019
Graphic Design & Video Editing
Visual Communication / Media Arts | Loyola College, Chennai
2016 - 2017
3D Character & Set Modeling
BMM Animation | Loyola College, Chennai
Research Framework & Studies
- 📄 "The Impact of Visual Effects (VFX) & Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI) on Narrative Immersion in 'Eega'"
- 📄 "Water as a Motif: A Thematic Analysis of 'Eeram' (2009)"
- 📄 "How a Song Summarizes Film Narrative: A Case study of 'Michael Madana Kama Rajan' (1990)"
Technical Skillsets Matrix
3D Animation & Modeling
Autodesk Maya
3ds Max
Blender
Compositing & Post-Production
Nuke
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premiere Pro
Design & 2D Vector Graphics
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Animate CC (Flash)
Affinity by Canva
Professional Experience Timeline
2016 – Present
Technical Instructor
Loyola College, Chennai
- • Deliver foundational and advanced lectures across Visual Communication, Media Arts, and Animation programs.
- • Instruct students in practical applications of Graphic Design, Digital Design, and 3D Production pipelines.
- • Mentor students on layout, composition theory, digital literacy, and asset production workflows.
2014 – 2016
3D Modeler
Rendersoft Systems India Pvt. Ltd.
- • Developed hard-surface, asset, environment, and architectural 3D models based on conceptual layout boards.
- • Maintained strict visual fidelity, poly-count topology standards, and optimization models for development pipelines.
2013 – 2014
Roto & Paint Artist
5ElementsEntertainment Pvt. Ltd.
- • Executed matte extractions, precise rotoscoping work vectors, and structural element tracking configurations.
- • Performed digital cleanup, wire/rig removals, frame plates paint reconstruction, and artifact restoration mapping.
Visual & VFX Portfolio Credits
🎬 VFX Projects (Nuke & After Effects)
- - #Edhirkaalam - SanGan | Mad Panda | Hiphop Tamizha | Underground Tribe Presents
- - #Weightu - SanGan ft. Hiphop Tamizha | Mad Panda | Underground Tribe Presents
- - #Marandhitiyo - Kharesma Ravichandran ft. Paul B Sailus | Mad Panda | Underground Tribe Presents
🎬 2D Animation & Asset Production
- - 2D 'Slave and the Lion' Short Animated Film (Duration 3:01) — Flash & Photoshop pipeline production
Educational Timeline
M.A. (Journalism & Mass Communication)
Alagappa University, Karaikudi • 2016 - 2018
B.Tech in Information Technology
Vel Tech Multitech Engineering College, Chennai • 2009 - 2012
AAIP (Animation Portfolio Diploma)
Arena Animation, Chennai • 2012 - 2014
Diploma in 2D & 3D Animation
CSC, Chennai • 2009 - 2010
Diploma in Digital Video Production
CSC, Chennai • 2009 - 2010