Summary
Independant cg artist and educator.
Formerly Co-Founder of a film and animation studio in Bangalore - falanafilms.com
Formerly worked on various app and mobile game projects with one3one4.com
Mostly a designer and digital illustrator, I've also worked as a web and web game designer in the past. I work mostly as a CG Generalist, on fun projects like games, animation and video.
Apart from the usual video and animation work i also do CG illustrations as freelance work and R&D exercises. I have worked briefly in the 3D PC gaming industry here in Bangalore, its where i picked up most of my 3D skills.
Incidently my final project at college was a sci-fi pop-up book for kids :) and my first job was as an illustrator... i still do the occasional print job.. but mostly stick to digital media.
Have also been doing workshops with kids where i show them how to turn trash like old pet bottles or cans into toys
In my free time i play games on my PC and other devices, read comics, and spend time with my family and dogs.
Skills
Software proficiency
Reel
Productions
- Video Game3d Holographic Interpretation of a Painting
- Year2021
- RoleTechnical Artist
- CompanyMuseum of Art and Photography, Bangalore
- Commercial / AdvertisementComMutiny | Animated Video for Samvidhan Live
- Year2018
- RoleConcept artist, Animator
- CompanyFalana Films, The Fifth Space, Commutiny
- Commercial / AdvertisementAlag Karo
- Year2017
- RoleConcept artist, Animator
- CompanyFalana Films, Saahas Zero Waste
- Commercial / AdvertisementWedding Rituals in India
- Year2017
- RoleConcept artist, Animator
- CompanyFalana Films
- Commercial / AdvertisementA Simple Guide to Coal Mining in India
- Year2016
- RoleProduction Design, Animation
- CompanyFalana Films, Amnesty International India
- Commercial / AdvertisementKhambha's Fundas - Segregation and Composting
- Year2014
- RoleProduction Design, Animation
- CompanyFalana Films, Daily Dump Compost
- Commercial / AdvertisementThunk Solar Backpack
- Year2012
- RoleCharacter Design, Animation, Composting and VFX
- CompanyFalana Films, Thunk In India
- Video GameCrash Balance
- Year2021
- RoleProduction Design, Animation
- CompanyFlip Design Pvt Ltd, Pogo TV India
- Commercial / AdvertisementHow are we affecting polar bears?
- Year2010
- RoleProduction Design, Animation
- CompanyFlip Design Pvt Ltd, Earthwave
- Video GameChhota Bheem Bull Racing
- Year2010
- RoleProduction Design, Animation
- CompanyFlip Design Pvt Ltd, Pogo TV India
- Video GameChhota Bheem Laddoo Challenge
- Year2010
- RoleProduction Design, Animation
- CompanyFlip Design Pvt Ltd, Pogo TV India
- Video GameCIA Cipher
- Year2009
- RoleProduction Design, Animation
- CompanyFlip Design Pvt Ltd, Pogo TV India
Experience
- Fulltime Faculty at Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technologybangalore, IndiaSeptember 2021 - Present
Have joined as faculty in the animation and vfx department.
- Independant CG Artist at ChaitanyakBangalore, IndiaApril 2021 - Present
● Working on freelance CG projects
● Teaching at colleges:
- St. Joseph's College, Bengaluru
- Seamedu School of Pro-Expressionism, Bengaluru - Co Founder and CG Generalist at Falana FilmsBangalore, IndiaSeptember 2013 - March 2021
Falana Dimka is a film and animation studio. It was founded by myself and a long time freelance partner who is a film maker.
- Freelance Illustrator and Design Consultant at ChaitanyakBangalore, IndiaSeptember 2012 - August 2013
Consulting and working on design, film/animation and illustration projects with various teams.
Though My work was mostly digital,.. quite often i delved into the physical space as well.. doing DIY stuff, recycling old bottles and cans.. etc. i've also been developing DIY manuals for kids.
- Senior Designer and Space Bender at Flip Design Pvt LtdBangalore, IndiaJuly 2005 - September 2012
I was a web and game designer working full time at Flip Design Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore. My main expertise was in animation - 2d and 3d. I concentrated on the visual design, illustration and animation of all my projects... be they games, websites whatever.
Though My work is mostly digital,.. quite often i delve into the physical space as well.. doing DIY stuff, recycling old bottles and cans.. etc. and doing workshops with school kids, showing them how to take seemingly useless junk and turn it into a toy or animal or something fun.
- Junior Modeler and Concept Artist at Rega InteractiveBangalore, IndiaMarch 2005 - June 2005
This was a gaming company, and started out as a dream job. Had to design and model characters, objects and interfaces for cg games and interactive cds.
The experience sent me into an accelerated learning mode, which greatly improved and augmented my cg skills. Was a tough decision to leave the place.
- Junior Designer and Illustrator at Propel DesignBangalore, IndiaJuly 2004 - February 2005
Mostly did designs for environmental graphics..also did some websites and illustration while working there.
Was a wonderful learning experience.. also made me realise that i really don't like working with print media.