KRISHNA KUMAR
Patna
Summary
Accomplished Lighting and Compositing Artist with over 10 years of experience in the animation and VFX industries, delivering exceptional results across a diverse range of national and international projects. Demonstrated expertise in creating compelling visuals for TV series, theatrical animation, and VFX films, with significant contributions to high-profile projects such as Spirit Riding Free (DreamWorks), The Garfield Movie, Kalki 2898 AD, and Citadel (DNEG).
Proficient in industry-leading software including Houdini, Katana, Maya, Nuke, and Clarisse, with a proven track record of quickly mastering new technologies and techniques. Adept at optimizing workflows, managing complex lighting setups, and ensuring seamless integration of visual elements. Known for a strong commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of industry standards.
Demonstrates exceptional collaborative skills, thriving in dynamic team environments to achieve creative and technical goals. Recognized for delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines and contributing positively to team success and project excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lighting Artist (Freelance)
Jellyfish Pictures
05.2024 - Current
- Executed lighting and compositing for assigned shots with a high degree of accuracy and minimal corrections, demonstrating strong proficiency and independence.
- Successfully adapted to a new pipeline and learned Houdini Solaris, despite the challenges of new software and a new team environment.
- Contracted with lighting companies to create custom lighting equipment, special effects or rigging equipment.
- Continually engaged in learning and development to enhance skills with emerging technologies and methodologies, contributing effectively to the team's success.
Lighting TD
DNEG India Media Services Ltd
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Managed lighting and compositing for theatrical release feature-length animated and VFX films, including high-profile projects such as The Garfield Movie, Kalki 2898 AD, and Citadel, ensuring exceptional visual results.
- Adapted to remote work culture and navigated the complexities of working on feature-length theatrical releases for the first time, while mastering new software and render engines such as Katana, PRMan, and Clarisse.
- Developed expertise in HDRI cleanup and matched CG lighting with VFX plates, contributing to key shots that established the look and feel for entire sequences.
- Demonstrated a proactive approach to learning and applying new technologies, achieving seamless integration of lighting and compositing techniques to meet production standards and deadlines.
Senior Lighting Artist
Technicolor Creative Studios
07.2016 - 08.2022
- Executed shot lighting and compositing for diverse projects, advancing to the creation of key shots that set the visual tone for entire sequences.
- Progressed to an acting lead role, where I was responsible for assigning shots, reviewing completed work, securing supervisor approvals, and managing client submissions.
- Conducted tests for pilot shows, which, upon approval, progressed to full production as TV series.
- Adapted to industry advancements by mastering new pipelines, including GPU and Alembic cache workflows, and integrating the Redshift and Vray render engine.
- Balanced leadership responsibilities with personal workload, effectively managing team dynamics, optimizing large sets, and reducing render times.
- Achieved recognition as "Star Performer" and "ACE Performer" for outstanding performance and substantial contributions to project excellence.
Lighting Artist
Discreet Art Production
03.2015 - 06.2016
- Conducted shot lighting for DVD-length feature animated films, ensuring high-quality visual standards and consistency across scenes.
- Managed challenges associated with adopting the Arnold render engine and optimizing large-scale sets for efficient rendering and production workflows.
- Applied technical skills to enhance lighting quality and integrate it seamlessly into final composites, contributing to the overall success of the projects.
Junior Lighting And Compositing Artist
Xentrix Studios
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Performed shot lighting for TV series, ensuring visual consistency and adherence to project specifications.
- Overcame challenges associated with adopting the V-Ray render engine, managing tight deadlines, and working with a reference-based pipeline and geometry cache.
- Gained experience in optimizing large sets and lighting setups, and for the first time, took on asset lighting responsibilities, enhancing technical and creative skills.
- Applied expertise to improve lighting efficiency and quality, contributing to the successful delivery of high-caliber TV series projects.
Junior Lighting Artist
Maya Digital Studios
11.2012 - 12.2013
- Executed lighting for assigned shots on a national episodic TV show for kids, ensuring high-quality visuals that met production standards.
- Faced the challenge of working in a production environment for the first time, including passing lighting renders to the compositing team and preparing shots for final output.
- Overcame initial challenges by rapidly acquiring production lighting experience, integrating effectively with the compositing team, and adapting to the pipeline within a short timeframe.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Magadh University
Patna, India04.2013
AD3D (EDGE) -
Maya Academy Of Advance Cinematic
Patna, Bihar03.2012
Skills
- Houdini Solaris
- Katana
- Clarisse
- Nuke
- Autodesk Maya
- Redshift
- PRMan
- V-Ray
- Arnold
- Mental ray
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe After Effect
- Adobe Photoshop
- Team Management
- Creative & Technical Solutions
Languages
Hindi
English
Onlinepresence - LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishna-kumar-20a56934
Personal Information
Title: Lighting & Compositing Artist
Timeline
Senior Lighting Artist (Freelance)
Jellyfish Pictures
05.2024 - Current
Lighting TD
DNEG India Media Services Ltd
09.2022 - 03.2024
Senior Lighting Artist
Technicolor Creative Studios
07.2016 - 08.2022
Lighting Artist
Discreet Art Production
03.2015 - 06.2016
Junior Lighting And Compositing Artist
Xentrix Studios
01.2014 - 12.2014
Junior Lighting Artist
Maya Digital Studios
11.2012 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Arts -
Magadh University
AD3D (EDGE) -
Maya Academy Of Advance Cinematic
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