Akshay Morey

• Develop and deliver curriculum for courses in visual effects, compositing, roto and paint.

• Teach students of varying skill levels, from beginners to advanced, in both classroom and studio settings.

• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to students on their projects and assignments.

• Mentor and supervise junior faculty members, providing support and guidance as needed.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and technologies, incorporating them into curriculum development and teaching.

• Collaborate with other faculty members and industry professionals to enhance the learning experience for students.

• Participate in academic and administrative activities, such as curriculum planning, student evaluations, and faculty meetings.

• Improved student retention rates by developing engaging course materials and utilizing interactive teaching methods.
• Promoted diversity and inclusion within the classroom through culturally responsive teaching practices and diverse reading materials.
• Enhanced student research skills by supervising independent studies projects both inside and outside the classroom setting.

• Develop and oversee the VFX curriculum, ensuring that it is up-to-date and meets industry standards

• Teach VFX courses and workshops, sharing your knowledge and expertise with students

• Evaluate student work and provide constructive feedback to help them improve their skills

• Collaborate with industry professionals to ensure that the program remains relevant and responsive to industry trends

• Organize and VFX-related events, such as guest lectures, workshops.

• Created accurate roto mattes for objects and characters in live-action footage

• Worked closely with the compositing team to ensure seamless integration of roto elements into shots

• Maintain a high level of quality and attention to detail throughout the roto process

• Collaborated with other artists and supervisors to achieve the desired visual effects for each shot

• Prepared clean plates for various shots, enabling smooth integration of new VFX elements and also worked on digital makeup.
• Contributed to the creation of visually stunning scenes by accurately matching color palettes and lighting conditions.
• Streamlined the paint process for increased efficiency using advanced digital tools and techniques.
• Consistently met project milestones by adhering to strict schedules and effectively managing workloads.