Kunal Parui Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

At Luma, my primary responsibilities include generating images for digitally integrated VFX and full CG scenes, maintaining upstream aspects such as animation and FX caches, rapidly accessing and managing various assets, and communicating seamlessly with compositors to finalize shots. Light and render various FX elements, interaction passes, cfx elements. Working closely with Visual Effects Supervisors and Sequence Supervisors, drawing inspiration from on-set references and concept drawings to create effective light setups and the shot's overall style. Working with Look Development Artists to ensure smooth asset integration and optimized render configurations for both efficiency and quality.

Texas, United States

During my transition from Animal Logic to Luma Pictures, I took on the role of Senior Lighting and Compositing Artist at Brazen Animation in my free time. In this position, I was responsible for doing production shots and creating lighting setups for some of the bespoke shots. Composites the shot that enhanced the overall look and feel of our projects. I collaborated closely with the creative team to ensure that our work met the highest standards of quality and creativity.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

My responsibility was to setup production shots with the existing sequence light rig or create light rig for new sequence. I have used Nuke for compositing, Glimpse for rendering, and Filament, a bespoke lighting application, in AL. I have to stay mindful of project deadlines and milestones while adjusting lights that are specifically designed to meet the style criteria and aesthetic goals of each shot. Manage all the upstream aspects, troubleshoot any issues or challenges that get that come up, and ensure a desired look while being aware of the specific requirements. As I constantly work to improve efficiency, I actively provide answers to visual problems by making use of current tools or offering suggestions for the creation of new ones. Working closely with leads and CG supervisors, to play an important role in creating the final look. Together with my team, I coordinate efforts to oversee the lighting, rendering, and composite renders into polished final shots.

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory Of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

At Anima I'm responsible for the artistic and technical quality of final produced image, including pipeline development for lighting, rendering and compositing. My role includes doing master / key shots and developing looks and light rigs for the sets and characters that meets the style requirement and aesthetics of the project.I work closely with the Art Director and CG Supervisors to establish the final look of the film. Along with Team leads I help them to oversee the lighting, rendering and compositing production workflow, overseeing team of 15-20 artists, create and manage projects with well thought out setups, milestones and deadlines.My role also includes to lead multiple sequences during production time, managing and tutoring 3-5 Jr. Artist who are along with me on that sequence.

Mumbai Area, India

88 Pictures is a India based Animation & Media Entertainment Company.My role includes doing master / key shots and developing looks and light rigs for the sets and character that meets the style requirement and aesthetics of the project. Being active part of various test projects. Working independently and collaboratively with various departments on creative look development using commercial and proprietary tools ensuring shots meets the established quality and are delivered within deadlines.Working closely with Team Leads, Supervisors and Creative Directors to achieve the desire look of the project or shot. Work closely with a team of 25-30 artist, Lighting and composite multiple shots on long term productions under designed pipeline.Other Duties includes RnD on various upcoming rendering technology and software, helping in automation of production pipeline.Using Shotgun tracking, scheduling, review and managing digital assets.

Selangor, Malaysia

Sappi is a collaborative venture between Malaysia's Silver Ant Studios and Polygon Pictures of Japan.My role includes Developing Looks and light rigs for the sets and character that meets the style requirement and aesthetics of the project. Working closely with Project Leads, CG supervisors and Creative Directors to achieve the desire look of the project or shot. Light and composite multiple shots on long term productions under designed pipeline. Working independently on creative look development using commercial and proprietary tools ensuring shots meets the established quality and are delivered within deadlines. Using Shotgun tracking, scheduling, review and managing digital assets.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Work closely with a team of 15-30 lighters and compositors and creative leaders such as Project Leads, CG supervisors and Creative Director to create Look Dev of the Project, creating sequence level light rigs and complete the assignment sequences and episodes on given deadline. Other Duties includes Rnd on various upcoming rendering technology and software, helping in automation of production pipeline.

Mumbai Area, India

In a Primary Role of Senior Lighting & Compositing ArtistLeading various advertising projects, Creating and visualizing the look of the ad film as per the inputs of the art director, Distributing works to Juniors, maintaining Deadlines, Reporting daily work in progress to Project Supervisor.

Advance Diploma In 3D Animation And Visual Effects

University of Cambridge International Examinations Credential ID : DDR/MUM/W/0061 Issued Date : September 2012

Animation And Film Making, Lighting And Composting, A Grade

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