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Sai Deepak Anninti

Savage,GA

Summary

An experienced 3D lighting artist with over four years of expertise in 3D lighting, rendering, and real-time workflows with the ultimate goal of crafting visually stunning environments that evoke emotions and moods through unique lighting.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

3D MOTION GRAPHICS ARTIST

EMORPHOSYS SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS
11.2020 - 11.2021
  • Crafted compelling motion graphics through expert 3D lighting and rendering, overseeing previsualization and animation for E-Learning and in-house projects within the studio.
  • Studied and implemented advanced techniques, such as exploring the pipeline between IClone8 and Unreal Engine within the Research and Development area, focusing on Real-time Lighting and Cinematic and materials to elevate visual quality and storytelling.
  • Managed a team to implement the optimized pipeline seamlessly, improving project timelines and overall output quality.
  • Developed comprehensive style guides for multiple projects that helped streamline communication among team members.

CO-FOUNDER

YAUKTIKA STUDIOS
04.2019 - 03.2020
  • Established strategic partnerships with companies, enhancing Yauktika Studios' capabilities and staying ahead of industry trends.
  • Solved technical challenges with innovative solutions, enhancing final product quality and reducing production time.
  • Worked with other artists, animators, and programmers to execute projects on time and within budget constraints.

3D LIGHTING ARTIST

MANDELBROT CREATIVE STUDIOS
09.2017 - 03.2019
  • Worked as Lighting Artist on Yuddham Sharanam(2017), Taxiwala(2018), Genghis Khan(2018)
  • Collaborating with the team ensures that the 3D lighting and rendering align seamlessly with the project's overarching visual style and storytelling objectives.
  • Integrated physically-based rendering(PBR) techniques into existing workflows for increased photorealism.
  • Skilled in technical problem-solving, material adjustment, & performance testing and developed custom materials and textures to enhance Photorealism and supportive narrative elements in the environments.
  • Provided additional work for previsualization in Unreal Engine to enhance film storytelling.

Education

Master of Arts - Visual Effects

Savannah College of Art And Design (SCAD)
Savannah, GA
03.2023

Bachelor of Multimedia (BMM) - Visual Effects And Special Effects

International Academy of Computer Graphics (IACG)
Hyderabad, India
04.2018

Skills

Professional and Technical Skills:

  • Look Development
  • Lighting & Rendering
  • Virtual Production
  • Real-time Lighting
  • Photo-real Rendering
  • Image-based lighting (IBL)
  • Material creation
  • Strong Communication
  • Understanding of Lighting Principles
  • Attention to Detail
  • Demonstrated leadership and effective project management

Software Skills:

  • Unreal Engine
  • Maya
  • Blender
  • Nuke
  • Adobe Substance Designer
  • Houdini
  • Rendering Engines: Arnold, V-Ray, Redshift, Unreal Engine, Guerilla

Accomplishments

  • Best Photographer 2015-2017
  • Best Employer at Mandelbrot Creative Studios March 2018

Languages

English
Telugu
Hindi

Hobbies

  • Photography
  • Swimming
  • Writing

Timeline

3D MOTION GRAPHICS ARTIST

EMORPHOSYS SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS
11.2020 - 11.2021

CO-FOUNDER

YAUKTIKA STUDIOS
04.2019 - 03.2020

3D LIGHTING ARTIST

MANDELBROT CREATIVE STUDIOS
09.2017 - 03.2019

Master of Arts - Visual Effects

Savannah College of Art And Design (SCAD)

Bachelor of Multimedia (BMM) - Visual Effects And Special Effects

International Academy of Computer Graphics (IACG)
Sai Deepak Anninti