AHMED AHMED
Round Rock,TX
Summary
VIDEO CONTENT PRODUCER PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Experienced Production Lead with 9 years background 3D Modeler and Visual Effects Supervisor with a strong background in digital media production and content creation. Proven track record of collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality visuals for film and commercial projects. Seeking an opportunity to leverage my expertise in video production and editing to contribute to Tesla's Megafactory .
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Lead
Tesla
09.2022 - Current
- Implement lean manufacturing principles to improve production efficiency and reduce waste
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production processes and increase overall productivity
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and protocols to maintain a safe working environment for all production team members
- Train and mentor production team members to ensure consistent quality and adherence to Tesla's production standards
- Motivate and inspire production team members to meet and exceed production targets
VFX supervisor
Hecat
01.2015 - 07.2019
Lead
- Compositor
- Communicate the creative brief and real-world references from the VFX Supervisor and Director to the Compositing team
- Communicate successes and challenges faced by the team to the Compositing Supervisor
- Take direction from the Compositing Supervisor to help realize the vision of the shots through the compositing team
- Responsible for working with the Compositing Supervisor to assess, assign and monitor compositing needs
- Complete compositing tasks include blue/green screen pulls, 3D projection environment in Nuke, balancing and sometimes creating shadow elements, color correction, wire & rig removal, roto, dust-busting, morphs, transitions, background replacement, day-for-night, dry-for-wet and a host of other 2D issues if time permits
- Promote interdepartmental collaboration
- Experience with complex matte extractions and motion tracking
- Understanding of photography, physics and lighting
- Excellent attention to detail when finalizing, approving or quality controlling shots
- Ability to train and coach artists in compositing techniques and best practice
- Strong aptitude for technical workflow challenges such as directory structure, file formats, naming conventions, scripts, automation tools, automated dailies
- Strong knowledge of compositing workflow and the compositing application interface
- Ability to teach new techniques and apply new approaches to push compositing to the next level
- Manage the overall progress of compositing tasks to ensure timely completion and adherence to quality standards.
3D Modeler
STARGATE STUDIOS MIDDLEEAST
01.2014 - 01.2015
Dubai, 3D Modeler
STUDIOS MIDDLEEAST
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Assist in posing 3D Maya models, lighting texture and rendering
- Shadowandlearntheproductapprovalprocess,withthegoalofcompleting1productfrom concept to final
- Contribute to the development of character art with an emphasis on digital inking
- Develop drawling and storytelling skills through weekly sketching classes
- Other duties including administrative tasks as requested by the team
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude while being able to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
- Excellent skills in drawing, idea conception and painting
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with all levels of employees
- Strong computer skills including proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop and Illustrator, and working knowledge of Maya, Zbrush
- Candidate must be able to work independently and focus on projects as well as work well with other team members
- Collaborate with the team to develop innovative and high-quality 3D models that meet the client's requirements and deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Media and communication -
ACADEMYOFCULTUREANDSCIENCE
2008
Skills
- Production Lead
- Visual Effect Onset Supervisor
- Excellent Knowledge in Compositing Using Nuke, Flame and After effects
- Understanding of Photography, Physics, and Lighting
- Strong Computer Skills Including Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop and Illustrator, and Working Knowledge of Maya, Zbrush
- Assist in Posing 3D Maya Models, Lighting Texture and Rendering
- Maintain a Positive Attitude
- Work in a Fast-paced, High-energy Environment
Demo reel
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/797161616
Timeline
Production Lead
Tesla
09.2022 - Current
VFX supervisor
Hecat
01.2015 - 07.2019
3D Modeler
STARGATE STUDIOS MIDDLEEAST
01.2014 - 01.2015
Dubai, 3D Modeler
STUDIOS MIDDLEEAST
01.2014 - 01.2015
Lead
Bachelor of Media and communication -
ACADEMYOFCULTUREANDSCIENCE