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Parthiban Sundaram

Parthiban Sundaram

Bangalore

Summary

Accomplished Lighting & Compositing Supervisor | Acting Art Director | Visual Strategy & Team Leadership | Scrum master | Agile Practices |

Seasoned leader at Mikros Animation with extensive experience in lighting, compositing, visual direction, and content creation. Proven track record of supervising teams of 100+ artists to deliver high-quality animated features and episodic content. Adept at defining the visual tone and style for projects, with strong technical proficiency in Maya and Nuke.

Expert in implementing Agile and Scrum methodologies for cross-functional collaboration and streamlined production workflows. Recognized with multiple industry awards for excellence and innovation. Known for strategic planning, problem-solving, and driving creative excellence through effective leadership and operational efficiency.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lighting and Compositing Supervisor /Team Lead

Mikros Animation
Bangalore
07.2021 - Current
  • Supervised more than 100+ artists to achieve exceptional standards in project lighting and compositing.
  • Partnered with leadership teams to determine mood, stylistic approach, and aesthetic direction of projects.
  • Integrated cutting-edge solutions across initiatives such as Animation features, episodic production, and direct-to-DVD productions.
  • Developed custom compositing gizmos, and proactively suggested asset-level fixes before episode production, significantly enhancing workflow efficiency.
  • Provided artistic and technical guidance, ensuring consistency in quality, and adherence to project requirements.
  • Streamlined lighting and compositing workflows, optimizing processes for improved productivity and reduced render times.
  • Led team meetings, sharing project updates, feedback, and solutions to technical challenges.
  • Worked closely with production teams to estimate timelines, allocate resources, and ensure milestone deliveries.
  • Mentored team members, conducted performance evaluations, and identified training needs to foster professional growth.
  • Collaborated with the VFX Supervisor and Lead Compositor to seamlessly integrate CG elements into live-action footage.
  • Played a key role in pipeline automation, testing new tools, and working on IPs, and experimental projects.
  • Oversaw internal QC approvals for post-production work, maintaining the highest standards.
  • Stayed updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in lighting and compositing.
  • Recognized with multiple awards, including the Challenging Compositor, Star Performer, Overall Performer, and Spot Awards for exceptional contributions.
  • Actively participated in recruitment, working with talent acquisition to bring in top-tier artists.

Lighting and Compositing Artist

Technicolor Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
01.2009 - 06.2021
  • Created high-quality lighting comp setups for various projects, including feature films, commercials, and television shows.
  • Collaborated with the director and art director to establish the desired look and mood for each shot.
  • Assisted in developing and maintaining the documentation for smooth comp workflows in production.
  • Troubleshot technical issues related to lighting comp and rendering, ensuring smooth production processes.
  • Worked closely with the compositing team to provide clean plates, and optimized render passes for efficient compositing workflows.

Jr. Compositing Artist

Ken Kreative Studio
Chennai
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • I worked as a junior comp artist and stand-by lead, and I successfully delivered four episodes.
  • Applied learned color theory and lighting techniques into designs to add dimension and depth.
  • Studied different techniques to apply to artistic endeavors.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Applications -

Rabindranath Tagore University

Higher Diploma - Animation

Arena Multimedia Chennai
Chennai

High School Diploma -

Good Shepherd HIGH SCHOOL
Madurai

Skills

  • Scrum methodologies and processes
  • Kanban principles
  • Quality assurance practices
  • Project management techniques
  • Retrospective analysis
  • Agile coaching
  • 3D modeling software expertise
  • Graphic design tools proficiency
  • Video editing software skills
  • Rendering techniques knowledge
  • Color theory application
  • Training and mentoring strategies
  • Operations management practices
  • Strategic planning and resource allocation
  • Inventory management and problem-solving

Certification

  • Certified Scrum master, Udemy
  • Agile fundamentals, Udemy
  • Kanban and Scrumban methodologies, Udemy

Profile

  • Feature Films & TV Shows:
  • DreamWorks Animation - Orion and the Dark (Feature film)
  • Nickelodeon - The Plankton movie (Feature film)
  • DreamWorks Animation-The Croods Spinoff Series, Kung Fu Panda: The Legend of Awesomeness, Spirit Riding Free, Dinotrux, The Adventures of Puss in Boots, The Penguins of Madagascar, All Hail King Julien, How to Train Your Dragon, Gabby's Dollhouse
  • Nickelodeon:Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,Wallykazam, Amusement Park Spinoff Series
  • Lego Series: The Adventures of Clutch Powers, The Atlantis – 3D Stereography, Marvel Superheroes – 3D Stereography (Movies)
  • Barbie Movies: The Perfect Christmas, Barbie in the Pink Shoes (Movies)
  • The 99 TV Show, Back in Barnyard (Omation Studios), Hip-Hop Fables (Ken Creative Studios), Ninja Knights (Ken Creative Studios), Saava (Sun Animatics), Gatothkatch (Sun Animatics)

Accomplishments

  • Supervised "Orion and the Dark," contributing to its recognition with the Annie Award for Best Production Design and Writing. This film was honored in Kidscreen Award with Best One-Off, Special or TV Movie and Best in Class, celebrating its strong storytelling and creativity in children’s content.
  • I represented Mikros Animation at GAFX 2024, participating as a panelist in the Animation Feature discussion.
  • Received Extra Miler, Outstanding performer, Star Performer and various Leadership Awards within organization.

Languages

  • English
  • Tamil
  • Telugu
  • Hindi

Timeline

Lighting and Compositing Supervisor /Team Lead

Mikros Animation
07.2021 - Current

Lighting and Compositing Artist

Technicolor Pvt Ltd
01.2009 - 06.2021

Jr. Compositing Artist

Ken Kreative Studio
01.2007 - 01.2009

Bachelor of Computer Applications -

Rabindranath Tagore University

Higher Diploma - Animation

Arena Multimedia Chennai

High School Diploma -

Good Shepherd HIGH SCHOOL

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