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Mohit Hembram

Mohit Hembram

Lighting Artist
Raurkela,OR

Summary

Accomplished Lighting Artist with a proven track record at The Mill, showcasing expertise in lighting & rendering and exceptional project leadership. Spearheaded high-profile projects, including Disney and Blizzard campaigns, leveraging skills in Houdini and Maya. Recognized for innovative problem-solving and adeptness in leading teams to deliver award-winning work. Selected for EA Frostbite training in Stockholm due to my fast learning skills and high performance, further expanding my capabilities in real-time rendering and game engine pipelines.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Lighting Artist

The Mill
Bengaluru
12.2020 - Current

Lighting Artist, The Mill
Dec 2020 – Present

Project Highlights:

  • Facebook Metaverse:
    The team mastered a new pipeline in just one week, went into production, and delivered approximately 120 shots in 2 months with 2 versions.
  • Disney DLC:
    Collaborated with senior lighting artists to resolve proprietary tool challenges, managed on-floor operations during remote work, and delivered a critical 14K resolution poster render.
  • Blizzard Diablo 4 Saviors Wanted:
    Initiated base lighting for key shots, implemented deep render techniques, and contributed a reveal shot that garnered strong positive reactions.
  • Bungie Destiny 2 Teaser:
    Pioneered a challenging reveal shot by replicating dynamic fire lighting using Houdini motion FX, showcasing innovative technical problem-solving.

Projects Led:

  • Electoral Campaign:
    Led the project as lighting lead, resolving shader assignment issues and ensuring seamless pipeline integration.
  • America's Best Brand Campaign:
    Headed a multi-spot campaign, managing concurrent projects and larger teams.
  • ING Vysya:
    Took the lead on a solo project, demonstrating initiative and earning recognition from the creative director.
  • Top Golf:
    Stepped in as lead during a critical period, handling handovers and training new joiners.
  • America's Best Brand Campaign 23:
    Directed a recurring campaign with five spots running simultaneously, further expanding my leadership and project management skills.
  • Michelob Ultra Lap of Legends:
    Managed a 110-shot project with a team of 7, earning 6 gold and 3 silver awards.
  • EA FC 25 Reveal:
    Pioneered lighting in a real-time rendering project using Frostbite, overcoming technical glitches and setting new benchmarks.
  • VISA NFL 2024:
    Led the project using traditional pipelines, ensuring seamless integration of CG elements with live-action plates.
  • Disney On the Loose:
    Served as lead on the final project before the company halted operations, effectively managing both creative and technical challenges.

Additional projects include: KIA Logo Rebrand, GMC CES, GMC Spark, Pale Blue Eyes, Cryproblades Kingdom, Infinity Liam’s Seat Car Rev, AFI AA+HA Bridge Campaign, MSC Brand Film, Riot Valorant SINO22, Bungie Destiny 2 Trailer, Pepsi Summer, Mentholatum Best of Me, Feature Film “The Instigators”, EA Frostbite Training in Sweden, EA FC Spotify, Budweiser Super Bowl 25, and more.

Teacher

Arena Animation Chowringhee
Kolkata
08.2019 - 04.2020

Video & Audio Editing Instructor (Part-Time)

Aug 2019 – Apr 2020

  • Taught video and audio editing techniques, helping students develop essential post-production skills.
  • Collaborated with faculty to update course materials and delivered practical demonstrations to enhance the learning experience.

Education

Training - Frostbite Engine

EA Frostbite Training, Stockholm, Sweden
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Selected by my company for specialized training on real-time rendering and game engine pipelines using Frostbite, in recognition of my fast learning skills and high performance.

Lighting Training - MPC Film Pipeline

Technicolor Academy, Bengaluru, India
12.2020 - 02.2021
  • Completed a 90-day intensive training program on MPC film pipelines, Katana software and Renderman

VFX Prime Course - VFX

Arena Animation Chowringhee, Kolkata, India
06.2016 - 04.2020

Comprehensive training in visual effects across three terms:
• Term 1: Fundamentals of design, illustration, cinematography, 2D animation, storytelling, and portfolio development.
• Term 2: Advanced 3D animation using Maya, including modeling, sculpting, rigging, lighting, and compositing.
• Term 3: Visual effects production with Nuke, rotoscopy, matchmoving, matte painting, and digital portfolio specialization.

Bachelor of Technology - Metallurgy And Materials Engineering

Government College of Engineering, Keonjhar, Odisha, India
08-2018

Skills

  • Lighting & Rendering: Expertise in optimizing shaders, procedural setups, and rendering techniques
  • Software Proficiency: Houdini, Maya, Arnold, Frostbite, Nuke, Katana, Renderman, Premiere, After Effects
  • Technical Problem Solving: Proven ability to tackle challenges such as transparency issues and optimizing high-motion shots
  • Project Leadership: Skilled in leading teams, managing multi-spot campaigns, and coordinating cross-department collaborations
  • Pipeline & Workflow Optimization: Experienced in both traditional VFX and real-time game engine pipelines

Accomplishments

  • Star Performer Award – The Mill, April 2023
    Recognized for exceptional performance, innovative problem-solving, and leadership on high-profile projects.
  • Project Leadership Excellence:
    Awarded multiple accolades for managing award-winning projects, including leading a 110-shot project that received 6 gold and 3 silver awards.

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Oriya
Proficient (C2)
C2
Bengali
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

EA Frostbite Training - Training, Frostbite Engine
09.2024 - 10.2024
Lighting Artist - The Mill
12.2020 - Current
Technicolor Academy - Lighting Training, MPC Film Pipeline
12.2020 - 02.2021
Teacher - Arena Animation Chowringhee
08.2019 - 04.2020
Arena Animation Chowringhee - VFX Prime Course, VFX
06.2016 - 04.2020
Government College of Engineering - Bachelor of Technology, Metallurgy And Materials Engineering
Mohit HembramLighting Artist