Naga Santosh Ari

• Resolving technical issues in a very short time,
• making efficient use of labor, including myself and every member of my team, as needed for the project.
• We fix project errors as quickly as we can.
We conserve the rendering resources of the project. We anticipate recurring issues, consider alternatives, and quickly handle them.
• Developed custom shaders and tools to enhance the overall look of characters, environments, and assets.
• Streamlined workflows by sharing knowledge on new tools and techniques with other team members through presentations or documentation.
• Optimized lighting setups for efficient rendering, reducing overall production time and resource consumption.
• Balanced artistic desires with technical limitations by creatively working within the constraints of game engines to develop stunning visuals.

- Leading and managing the lighting team, ensuring they understand the creative and technical requirements of the project and that they are delivering work to a high standard.

- Collaborating with the director and other members of the creative team to establish the overall visual style and look of the project.

- Planning and organizing the lighting pipeline, making sure that work is delivered on schedule and that there is effective communication between the lighting team and other departments.

- Troubleshooting technical issues that may arise during production, ensuring that the team has the necessary resources to complete their work.

• A key/lead VFX lighting artist in production needs a strong understanding of light, color, mood, and composition, plus high-level skills in 3D packages and renderers to build master light rigs and key shots that define the visual look of a sequence. This role also requires solid pipeline knowledge to manage heavy scenes, handle AOVs, and integrate assets, animation, and FX cleanly into the comp while maintaining realism and consistency. On top of that, a key lighter must lead creatively: setting benchmarks, reviewing other artists' work, giving feedback, mentoring juniors, and working closely withsupervisors, compositors, and production to keep quality high and the show on schedule
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

- As a sequence lead, My task was to setup sequence lightRig, creating passes required for sequence, Setup HDRIs, optimizing in sequence level to reduce shot level work, - Troubleshooting renders on farm, Creating Tools to reduce manual work. - working closly with leads and supervisors to address creative corrections - creatively and Technically good enough to deal with problems and Finding quick solution

• Working with the art director to understand the creative vision and goals for each scene
• Creating lighting setups that are consistent with the overall visual style of the project
• Adjusting lighting to ensure that it highlights key elements of the scene and creates the desired mood and atmosphere
• Collaborating with other members of the visual effects team to ensure that the lighting integrates seamlessly with other elements, such as 3D models, textures, and effects
• Troubleshooting technical issues related to lighting and rendering
• Mentoring and providing guidance to junior lighting artists

• Leading and managing the lighting team, ensuring they understand the creative and technical requirements of the project and that they are delivering work to a high standard.
• Collaborating with the director and other members of the creative team to establish the overall visual style and look of the project.
• Creating and implementing lighting setups that achieve the desired look and feel of the project, including setting up lights, adjusting shadows and reflections, and fine-tuning the colour balance of the scene.
• Working with other departments such as compositing, modelling, and texturing to ensure that lighting fits seamlessly into the final product.
• Troubleshooting technical issues that may arise during production, ensuring that the team has the necessary resources to complete their work

• Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
• Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Creating and designing the lighting for various CG shots by adjusting the color, intensity, and direction of virtual light sources.