Sujeet Dilip Patil
VFX Paint Supervisor
Barshi
Summary
Skilled Roto-Paint Supervisor with 14 Years experience in the VFX industry, specializing in rotoscoping, clean-ups, and paintwork. Experienced in leading teams and managing workflows to deliver high-quality visual effects on tight deadlines. Proficient with tools like Nuke, Silhouette, and Mocha, ensuring seamless integration of VFX in film and TV productions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VFX Paint Supervisor
Digikore Studios
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Led a team of roto and paint artists, managing shot assignments and ensuring delivery aligned with production schedules.
- Provided technical and artistic guidance to artists to maintain consistent quality and efficiency across projects.
- Acted as the primary liaison between production, artists, and clients to address creative feedback and implement changes effectively.
- Monitored team performance, identifying opportunities for skill development and process improvements.
- Ensured team adherence to established pipelines while driving innovation for enhanced productivity and accuracy.
VFX Compositor
Ingenuity Studios
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Seamlessly integrated 2D and 3D elements to create photorealistic visual effects that meet the artistic vision of the project.
- Collaborated with VFX supervisors, CG artists, and production teams to interpret creative briefs and deliver high-quality shots.
- Utilized industry-standard compositing software (e.g., Nuke, Silhouette,Mocha) to execute tasks such as keying, color grading, roto, tracking, and layering.
- Optimized complex shots by troubleshooting technical issues and implementing innovative solutions to achieve desired results.
- Maintained a consistent level of detail and quality, ensuring the final product matched the project’s creative and technical standards.
- Actively participated in shot reviews, incorporating client and supervisor feedback effectively and efficiently.
- Contributed to the development and refinement of compositing pipelines to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.
Lead/Sr.VFX Prep/Paint Artist
Outpost VFX
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Spearheaded a team of paint artists, overseeing shot assignments, quality control, and timely delivery of high-standard cleanup and restoration work.
- Collaborated with supervisors, compositors, and production teams to identify and resolve challenges in wire removal, rig cleanup, and plate preparation.
- Provided technical and artistic mentorship to junior artists, fostering skill development and maintaining consistent quality across projects.
- Ensured seamless integration of VFX elements by addressing complex paint tasks, including camera stabilization, blemish removal, and plate reconstruction.
- Developed and refined paint workflows and tools to enhance efficiency and maintain adherence to production pipelines.
- Actively participated in client reviews and incorporated feedback to achieve creative and technical goals.
- Maintained close communication with the production team to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines while upholding a high level of precision.
Lead VFX Prep/Paint Artist
Method Studios
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Served as the primary paint artist for assigned shows, ensuring the seamless execution of high-quality cleanup and restoration work across complex VFX shots.
- Directed and supervised a team of paint artists, delegating tasks, reviewing work, and maintaining consistency with the creative and technical vision of the project.
- Collaborated closely with VFX supervisors, compositors, and production teams to address technical challenges and achieve desired results on time.
- Delivered advanced paint solutions, including wire/rig removal, plate reconstruction, blemish cleanup, and continuity fixes, ensuring integration into final compositions.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior artists, fostering growth and ensuring the team adhered to studio standards and workflows.
- Actively contributed to optimizing paint workflows by refining techniques, tools, and pipelines, enhancing team efficiency and project turnaround times.
- Reviewed client and supervisor feedback, implementing changes effectively to meet production goals while maintaining the highest level of quality.
- Played a pivotal role in delivering high-profile VFX projects by meeting tight deadlines and balancing multiple responsibilities.
Show Lead/Sr.VFX Prep/Paint Artist
MPC Film
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Served as the primary paint artist for assigned shows, ensuring the seamless execution of high-quality cleanup and restoration work across complex VFX shots.
- Directed and supervised a team of paint artists, delegating tasks, reviewing work, and maintaining consistency with the creative and technical vision of the project.
- Collaborated closely with VFX supervisors, compositors, and production teams to address technical challenges and achieve desired results on time.
- Delivered advanced paint solutions, including wire/rig removal, plate reconstruction, blemish cleanup, and continuity fixes, ensuring integration into final compositions.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior artists, fostering growth and ensuring the team adhered to studio standards and workflows.
- Actively contributed to optimizing paint workflows by refining techniques, tools, and pipelines, enhancing team efficiency and project turnaround times.
- Reviewed client and supervisor feedback, implementing changes effectively to meet production goals while maintaining the highest level of quality.
- Played a pivotal role in delivering high-profile VFX projects by meeting tight deadlines and balancing multiple responsibilities.
Show Lead/Key-Sr. Prep/Paint Artist
Double Negative
09.2015 - 02.2017
- Served as the primary paint artist for assigned shows, ensuring the seamless execution of high-quality cleanup and restoration work across complex VFX shots.
- Directed and supervised a team of paint artists, delegating tasks, reviewing work, and maintaining consistency with the creative and technical vision of the project.
- Collaborated closely with VFX supervisors, compositors, and production teams to address technical challenges and achieve desired results on time.
- Delivered advanced paint solutions, including wire/rig removal, plate reconstruction, blemish cleanup, and continuity fixes, ensuring integration into final compositions.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior artists, fostering growth and ensuring the team adhered to studio standards and workflows.
- Actively contributed to optimizing paint workflows by refining techniques, tools, and pipelines, enhancing team efficiency and project turnaround times.
- Reviewed client and supervisor feedback, implementing changes effectively to meet production goals while maintaining the highest level of quality.
- Played a pivotal role in delivering high-profile VFX projects by meeting tight deadlines and balancing multiple responsibilities.
Sr.Prep/Paint Artist
Trace VFX Solutions
09.2013 - 09.2015
- Expertly delivered high-quality roto and paint work for complex visual effects shots, ensuring seamless integration into final production.
- Collaborated closely with compositors and VFX supervisors to meet creative and technical requirements.
- Used industry-standard tools and software (e.g., Nuke, Silhouette) to achieve pixel-perfect results in wire removal, cleanup, and matte creation.
- Troubleshot challenges in plates, optimizing workflows to maintain quality under tight deadlines.
- Contributed to mentoring and training junior artists, fostering a culture of skill growth and teamwork.
Prep/Paint Artist
Prime Focus World
01.2012 - 09.2013
- Delivered high-quality cleanup and restoration work for visual effects shots, including wire/rig removal, dust/blemish cleanup, and plate reconstruction.
- Collaborated with lead and supervisors to ensure seamless integration of VFX elements into final shots.
- Utilized industry-standard tools such as Nuke and Silhouette to execute precise paint tasks and achieve photorealistic results.
- Tackled complex challenges in plate preparation, such as fixing continuity errors, stabilizing footage, and restoring damaged frames.
- Followed established workflows and pipelines to maintain consistency and efficiency in delivering project requirements.
- Implemented creative and technical feedback from supervisors and clients to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
- Contributed to the successful completion of high-profile film and television projects by consistently meeting production standards.
Roto/Paint Artist
Zoom Digital Works
06.2011 - 01.2012
- Created precise and accurate mattes for visual effects shots, enabling seamless integration of live-action elements with CG environments.
- Delivered high-quality rotoscope work by meticulously tracing complex shapes, maintaining edge detail, and achieving smooth motion tracking.
- Collaborated closely with Seniors,Lead and Supervisors to meet creative and technical requirements for shots.
- Utilized industry-standard software such as Silhouette and Nuke to achieve pixel-perfect roto work and maintain consistency across projects.
- Addressed challenging shots, including complex hair, motion blur, and overlapping elements, ensuring high levels of precision and realism.
- Adapted to feedback from supervisors and production teams, implementing changes efficiently while meeting tight deadlines.
- Contributed to the successful delivery of feature films and episodic projects by maintaining high-quality standards throughout production.
Education
VFX Film Making & 3D Animation -
Zoom Digital Works
Solapur, India 04.2001 -
Skills
NUKE
Silhouette
MAYA
Photoshop
Mocha
Fusion
Microsoft Office
Hollywoodprojects
- The Wheel of Time (2021)
- Topgun (2020)
- Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)
- X-Men: Dark Phoenix (2019)
- Aquaman (2018)
- Roma (2018)
- A Wrinkle in Time (2018)
- The Mummy (2017)
- Life (2017)
- Assassin's Creed (2016)
- Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016)
- Denial (2016)
- Ad Astra
- Men In Black: International
- Underwater (2020)
- Dumbo (2019)
- The Nutcracker (2018)
- The Darkest Minds (2018)
- Jumanji (2017)
- The Fate of the Furious (2017)
- Baby Driver (2017)
- A Cure for Wellness (2016)
- Jason Bourne (2016)
- The Brothers Grimsby (2016)
- Jupiter Ascending (2015)
- Iceman (2014)
- Gravity (2013)
- World War Z (2013)
- Star Trek Beyond (2016)
- The Huntsman (2016)
- Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015)
- Seventh Son (2014)
- I, Frankenstein (2014)
- Chennai Express (2013)
- Frankenweenie (2012)
- Men in Black 3 (2012)
- Wrath of the Titans (2012)
Certification
Python Scripting
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Dilip Bhaskar Patil
- Date of Birth: 06/06/89
- Languages:English | Hindi | Marathi
- Marital Status: Married
- Permanent Address: at-Nimbalak,PO-Gaudgaon,Tq-Barshi,District-Solapur,Maharashtra,India-413406
Timeline
VFX Paint Supervisor
Digikore Studios
05.2023 - 09.2024
VFX Compositor
Ingenuity Studios
11.2022 - 04.2023
Lead/Sr.VFX Prep/Paint Artist
Outpost VFX
04.2021 - 11.2022
Lead VFX Prep/Paint Artist
Method Studios
04.2019 - 04.2021
Show Lead/Sr.VFX Prep/Paint Artist
MPC Film
02.2017 - 03.2019
Show Lead/Key-Sr. Prep/Paint Artist
Double Negative
09.2015 - 02.2017
Sr.Prep/Paint Artist
Trace VFX Solutions
09.2013 - 09.2015
Prep/Paint Artist
Prime Focus World
01.2012 - 09.2013
Roto/Paint Artist
Zoom Digital Works
06.2011 - 01.2012
VFX Film Making & 3D Animation -
Zoom Digital Works
04.2001 -