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Praveen Kumar Yandrapati

Bangalore

Summary

As a highly experienced and innovative Dynamic Houdini Crowd Lead, I bring a robust combination of technical expertise and creative vision to the field of VFX and animation. With a deep understanding of Houdini's procedural workflow, I specialize in creating complex, large scale crowd simulations that deliver few Projects such as Kraven and Mufasa optimizing performance, developing custom tools, and managing the entire crowd pipeline from conceptualization to final output. Throughout my career, I have successfully led teams of artists, collaborating closely with supervisiors, CG sups, and Head of departments to ensure crowd scenes meet both creative and technical specifications. Known for my problem solving abilities and attention to detail, I thrive in fast paced environments, always maintaining the highest quality standards while meeting tight deadlines. With a passion for mentoring and nurturing talent, I enjoy fostering a positive and collaborative team environment. I stay at the forefront of industry trends, continuously exploring new ways to push the boundaries of crowd simulation technology. My goal is to create stunning, immersive crowd experiences that elevate the storytelling of every project I work on.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Crowd/FX Key Artist

MPC VFX
Bangalore
11.2020 - Current
  • Leading a team of artists and technicians to create and refine crowd systems using Houdini's tools for crowds, such as Houdini Crowd SOPS and DOPS (Dynamics Operators), an for more complex setups
  • Addressing any technical challenges that arise in the crowd simulation process
  • This may involve debugging, finding creative solutions to complex simulations, or ensuring that the output matches the artistic vision
  • Working closely with other departments, such as lighting, rendering, and character animation, to ensure that the crowd effects integrate seamlessly into the larger shot
  • Communication with supervisors, producers, and directors is often necessary to understand creative needs and constraints

3D FX Artist

Sparky Entertaiment India Pvt Ltd
Chennai
10.2019 - 01.2020
  • Managed multiple project pipelines simultaneously while ensuring timely delivery of all deliverables
  • Optimized complex renderings to reduce render times while maintaining high quality images
  • Developed toolsets which allowed artists to quickly generate realistic FX elements such as explosions and fire

3D FX Artist

Cosmos-Maya
Hyderabad
06.2019 - 09.2019
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions

3D FX Artist

DQ Entertainment
Hyderabad
06.2018 - 05.2019
  • Constructed detailed simulations using Maya software toolsets
  • Designed naturalistic water, fire, smoke, and dust elements for use in 30 animation projects

VFX Artist

Green Gold Animations
Hyderabad
06.2017 - 05.2018
  • Used After Effects to composite rendered elements together with live footage when necessary
  • Created complex multi-layered compositions using After Effects software

Education

Post-Graduate Diploma - Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics

ICAT Design & Media College
Hyderabad
01.2017

Bachelor Of Technology - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

KL University
Guntur
01.2016

Board Of Intermediate Education - Intermediate

Guntur
01.2012

Board of Secondary Education -

ABC Public School
Ongole
01.2010

Skills

  • Houdini software
  • Crowd simulation
  • Visual effects
  • Time management
  • Nuke
  • After effects skills
  • Maya experience
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Training & Development

Certification

  • Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption e-learning, Traliant, 2023
  • Phishing Awareness e-learning, Traliant, 2023
  • Technicolor Security Policies Training, Technicolor, 2025

Accomplishments

  • Employee of the Year, MPC VFX, 2023, Honored for outstanding performance, dedication, and contributions to the success of the team and organization.
  • Good Samaritan Award, MPC VFX, 2022, Recognized for exceptional kindness, teamwork, and selflessness in supporting colleagues and fostering a positive work environment.

Timeline

Crowd/FX Key Artist

MPC VFX
11.2020 - Current

3D FX Artist

Sparky Entertaiment India Pvt Ltd
10.2019 - 01.2020

3D FX Artist

Cosmos-Maya
06.2019 - 09.2019

3D FX Artist

DQ Entertainment
06.2018 - 05.2019

VFX Artist

Green Gold Animations
06.2017 - 05.2018

Post-Graduate Diploma - Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics

ICAT Design & Media College

Bachelor Of Technology - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

KL University

Board Of Intermediate Education - Intermediate

Board of Secondary Education -

ABC Public School
Praveen Kumar Yandrapati