Sarang Khopker
Vfx Compositing /3d Environment Artist
Pune,MH
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented VFX Artist with 12+ years of experience in Prep, Paint, Roto, and Stereo Conversion for Hollywood and Bollywood films, television, and commercials. Proficient in delivering high-quality clean-up, Chroma keying, compositing, and CGI integration using industry-standard tools. Strong understanding of 3D workflows, matchmoving, and tracking. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet tight deadlines while maintaining creative excellence.
Overview
4
4
Languages
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
CGI/Video Editor
TEJ Studio
07.2024 - Current
- Edited high-quality videos and developed CGI assets using Blender, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.
- Enhanced visual storytelling by creating compelling graphics and seamless transitions.
VFX Paint/Prep Artist
Silver Cloud Studio
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Conducted clean plate creation, tracker removal, and artifact clean-up for projects such as:
- SIXER (TVF): Replaced scoreboard numbers and blurred elements.
- Tejas (RSVP Productions): Removed Chroma reflections, on-set crew members, and props.
- The Girl: Performed brand/logo removal, wire clean-up, and prop refinement.
VFX Compositing Artist
Vertex Volt Studio
01.2016 - 11.2019
- Delivered high-quality compositing and Roto work for Bollywood films like Gold, Happy Bhag Jayegi, and Dabangg 3.
- Key tasks included:
- Matte creation and shape refinement for seamless VFX integration.
- Enhancing shots for mythology-based TV shows such as Siya Ke Ram and Naagin 2.
Stereoscopy Artist & Roto Artist
Prime Focus Studio
09.2010 - 07.2014
- Contributed to stereo conversion pipelines for iconic Hollywood films:
- Wrath of the Titans: Detailed armour and facial sculpting for depth perception.
- Star Wars (Episodes I & III): Roto and stereo mattes for dynamic visual effects.
- Narnia - Voyage of the Dawn Treader: Advanced Roto for 3D visual effects.
- Developed Roto mattes for foreground and background elements, particle effects, and character detailing.
Education
Diploma for 3D Environment For Games -
Backstage Pass Institute of Gaming
Hyderabad01-2026
GreenBoxx One - Compositing and Post FX
Frameboxx
Ahmedabad01-2015
Advanced Diploma - Animation
Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC)
Pune01-2010
Multimedia Program - undefined
Xplora Design School
Ahmedabad01-2008
Skills
VFX Prep & Paint
Rotoscoping & Matte Extraction
Compositing
2D to 3D Stereo Conversion
Chroma Keying & Tracking
CGI & Motion Graphics
Workflow Optimization
Nuke
Silhouette
Premier pro
Multi-camera editing
Adobe premiere pro
Adobe after effects
Compositing
Interests
Sketching
Reading
Watching Movies
Certifications And Courses
- Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop (Graphic Design)
- 3D Animation & Visual Effects (MAAC & Frameboxx)
- Unreal Engine (Completed, Backstage Pass Online)
- Sidefx Houdini (On-going, self-learning)
- 3D Lighting- Theory and practice (Udemy, Online)
Software
Maya
Adobe Substance 3d Painter
Foundry Nuke
Unreal Engine
Photoshop
Boris FX Silhouette
Boris FX Mocha
PF Track
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premier
Blender
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 1985-08-18
Timeline
CGI/Video Editor
TEJ Studio
07.2024 - Current
VFX Paint/Prep Artist
Silver Cloud Studio
07.2022 - 04.2023
VFX Compositing Artist
Vertex Volt Studio
01.2016 - 11.2019
Stereoscopy Artist & Roto Artist
Prime Focus Studio
09.2010 - 07.2014
Multimedia Program - undefined
Xplora Design School
Advanced Diploma - Animation
Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC)
GreenBoxx One - Compositing and Post FX
Frameboxx
Diploma for 3D Environment For Games -
Backstage Pass Institute of Gaming