Nihal Gumulwar
Chandrapur,Maharashtra
Summary
I am an experienced Lighting and Compositing artist skilled in CG episodic delivery and OTT content, with a background in award-winning shows. I’ve progressed from Junior to Senior roles, leading teams and developing tools and workflows for TV production. I aim to provide both artistic and technical guidance while pursuing opportunities for growth and continuous learning.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Compositing Artist
HMX Media Private Limited
Pune, India
10.2025 - Current
- Create seamless, photorealistic composites by integrating CGI renders with live-action footage and motion design elements.
- Collaborate directly with 3D artists, lighting leads, and video editors to refine render passes and achieve the desired visual aesthetic for client campaigns.
- Deliver high-quality final outputs for international marketing and digital media channels, consistently adhering to tight production schedules
- Managed multiple shots simultaneously while meeting project deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.
- Delivered photorealistic final outputs for international brands including Royal Enfield, McLaren, Ford, Sony, Lenovo, Dell, Microsoft, Panasonic.
- Delivered product videos, lifestyle imagery, advertising content while adhering to tight production schedules.
Senior Composting & Lighting Artist
Technicolor India
Bangalore, Karnataka
04.2017 - 02.2025
- Perform all tasks associated with the compositing process, including but not limited to 2D tracking, matte extraction, layering of elements, color grading, 3D projections, roto/paint work.
- Optimised lighting & comp shots to meet render time requirements.
- Implement compositing solutions for designated shots, utilizing base lighting comps and direction from Lighting and Compositing Leads and Lighting Supervisor.
- Checking all client-provided assets for consistency in lighting & comp level.
- Worked as a shot lighting & comp artist responsible for final composite delivery.
- Collaborated closely with animation & VFX teams to enhance mood, atmosphere, and narrative.
- Performed compositing of rendered sequences with colour correction, cleanup, integration using After Effects & Nuke.
Junior Composting Artist
Xentrix Studios
Bangalore, Karnataka
11.2015 - 03.2017
- Assisted in lighting, rendering, and basic compositing for in-house projects and client-based cinematics.
- Created final composites and delivered high-quality sequences under tight deadlines.
- Assisted the Lighting Lead and Compositing Supervisor in accomplishing the goals of the Lighting and Compositing Department.
- Worked as a shot lighting and compositing artist responsible for final composite delivery.
Education
Bachelors of Multimedia -
International Academy of Computer Graphics College
HYDERABADSkills
- Problem solving
- Collaboration
- Compositing techniques
- Visual storytelling
- Team collaboration
- Creative problem solving
- Time management
- Deadline adherence
- Positive attitude
- Shotgun tracking
- Maya
- Arnold
- Unreal Engine
- After Effects
- Nuke
- Redshift
- Vray
- Photoshop
Languages
Telugu, English, Hindi, Marathi
First Language
Awards
- Received around 8 awards including Extra miler,Outstanding performer etc. for my contribution.
Disclaimer
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Timeline
Compositing Artist
HMX Media Private Limited
10.2025 - Current
Senior Composting & Lighting Artist
Technicolor India
04.2017 - 02.2025
Junior Composting Artist
Xentrix Studios
11.2015 - 03.2017
Bachelors of Multimedia -
International Academy of Computer Graphics College