DHANARAJ D

Results-driven 3D Animator with expertise in character development and high-quality animation using Maya, Blender, and Unreal Engine. Skilled in crafting action-driven and dramatic sequences, including facial and body animation, as well as secondary motion. Proficient in diverse animation styles rooted in the 12 principles of animation, with experience in motion capture and data refinement. Strong 3D modeling, sculpting, and texturing skills enhance storytelling. Detail-oriented and deadline-focused, with a proven ability to adapt and incorporate feedback effectively.

• Autodesk Maya
• Blender
• Unreal Engine
• Houdini
• Zbrush
• Substance Painter
• Adobe Creative Suite

3D Modelling:
Proficient in creating intricate and detailed 3D models using Maya,Blender for a variety of purposes
such as props modeling, product design, game architectures and character creations.

Animation And Rigging:
Proficient in character animation using Maya, I have a strong attention to detail and expertise
in timing and spacing. I excel in creating realistic and lifelike character animations and am
skilled in rigging characters and props for dynamic and expressive animations.

Environment Development:
Using Unreal Engine, Blender and other softwares, I create captivating and detailed environments
which are used in movies and gaming by compiling different assets and artistically placing them in a
detailed way aiding the story or mood of the game or movie in an impactful manner.

Texturing And Sculpting:
Proficient in texturing using Substance Painter, I have a strong ability to create realistic and
detailed textures. Skilled in sculpting with ZBrush, I enhance the details of models created in
Maya, achieving high levels of realism and precision.

Ripple Series
Writer, Director, Animator, and Environmental Artist | YouTube Short Series

• Directed and fully animated a YouTube short series using Unreal Engine, capturing and integrating motion data from Deepmotion, Rokoko, and Live Link for face.
• Developed and designed immersive environments, biomes, FX, and lighting tailored to the storyline.
• Utilized MetaHuman Character Rigs for character animation and crafted dynamic camera movements to elevate action sequences.
• Modeled and textured detailed props such as a spaceship, watch, and boxing rings using Maya, Zbrush, and Substance Painter.
• Gained significant social media traction, with Episode 1 reaching 750+ views on YouTube and 5000+ views on Instagram, and Episode 2 garnering 400+ views on YouTube and 2000+ views on Instagram.

Portal of Friendship
Writer, Director, VFX Artist | Live Action & CG VFX Short Film

• Directed and managed a complex combination of live action and fully CG shots, filmed on live locations and green screens.
• Rotoscoped and integrated EXR format files into Unreal Engine, precisely syncing characters with the sequences for seamless blending of live-action and 3D animated characters.
• Designed and developed custom environments and biomes, ensuring they aligned with the story’s needs.
• Lit and composed characters cohesively in single frames, merging live-action and CGI elements.
• Exported sequences for post-production, applying visual effects in After Effects and compositing final edits in Premiere Pro.

• Director, Writer and Animator of Short Film Series-Ripple
• Director, Writer, Editor of Short Film-Portal of Friendship
• Developed environment, created cinematics and rendered Werewolf Animations using Unreal Engine
• Directed Street plays and Mimes won prizes
• Karate Black Belt

• Passionately volunteering for Smileys- NGO
• Keen interest in playing AAA Story games
• Binge watching series to create stories and visuals for personal projects

Virtual Reality Specialization-University of London