Srikanth Rakuri: 3D Artist

Rakuri Srikanth

Male, Indian, 28

House No.C-7,Dharam Karam Road, Ameerpet.

Email ID: srikanth.magnet@gmail.com

Contact No. : (+91)9652222311

Career Objective

· To bring life to characters through animation while continuously challenging my artistic ability and to fulfill my creative aspirations in my work

· To enjoy the growth of my skills and talents among a team of dedicated artists Producing commercial and industrial computer graphics, Animation and special effects

· To teach and mentor other artists to achieve their full potential

Managerial

· Mapping client's user requirements and providing them best solutions involving evaluation and definition of the scope of the project and finalisation of the project requirements.

· Handling end to end management of multiple projects from conceptualisation and visualisation to technology mapping and final execution of projects.

· Allocating resources among team members and guiding team members till final delivery.

· Holding review meetings to monitor progress of project as per schedule, and ensuring timely completion & delivery of the project to the client.

Functional

· Planning and designing layout of graphics for static / dynamic multimedia presentations using the multimedia tools; designing websites as per content of the website.

· Creating 3D art assets for a next generation game titled under the direction.

· Animating both human and non-human characters.

· Making sets of in-game animations for a variety of characters & creatures.

· Exporting, testing & tuning animations in the game engine.

· Interacting with clientele to ascertain needs and developing graphic directions, concepts and specifications for assigned projects.

· Planning production schedules for various steps in the design process.

Highlights of Qualification

· Proficiency in 3D Animation using Maya and 3Ds Max

· Strong Sense of Timing, Weight and Body Language

· Proven ability to learn new programs efficiently and quickly

· Specialist Organic 3D Modeler

· A very keen eye for Modeling and detail

· Expressing thoughts, ideas and emotions through animation

· An experience of 8+ yrs in 3D graphics

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Technology	Skill	Expertise
3D	Maya,3ds Max, Motion Builder,	Practitioner
	Vue X stream, Real Flow Blender.

Print Media Tools	Adobe Photoshop	Practitioner

A/V Tools	After Effects, Premiere Pro, Boujou, Fusion. Nuke.	Practitioner

Extra Activities	Clay Modeling & Animation, Cut-out animation.	Practitioner

Operating System	Windows 7, Vista, XP, 98	Practitioner

Area of knowledge

· Character Animation, Mechanical Animation. (Maya, 3ds max)

· Mocap Animation Solving using Motion Builder

· Maya Lighting and Rendering

· Maya Rigging

· Live Tracking

· Cut Out Animation

· Stop Motion Animation

PROFESIONAL EXPERIENCE

· Organization Advitha Creative Studios (NTR Arts)

· Designation 3D Gernelist

· Organization URL www.advitha.com

· Duration Dec-26-2011 to Till Date

Projects

Project Title: Nuvva Nena

Role: Modeller, Rigger Animator, FX Artist.

Team Size 15

Client: SVK

Environment: Autodesk Maya. 12

Done By Me Crocodile Sequence, Bee Animation, Traffic Extended and etc

Project Title: Endukuante Premanta

Role: Modeller, Rigger Animator, FX Artist (Hair and Fur).

Team Size 20

Client: SRI SRAVATI MOVIES

Environment: Autodesk Maya12, Nuke.

Done By Me Tiger Rig and Animation, Lighting and Rendering, etc

Project Title: Gundelo Godhari

Role: Modeller, Rigger, Animator, FX Artist, Fluids.

Team Size 20

Client: LAXMI PRASANA PICTURES

Environment: Autodesk Maya. 12, Nuke. Real Flow.

Done By Me Eagle Animation Entire Sequence, Flood Simulation.etc..

Project Title: Om-Stereo 3D (Kalyan Ram Movie)

Role: Modeller, Texturer,Rigger, Animator, FX Artist, Fluids.

Team Size 25

Client: NTR ARTS

Environment: Autodesk Maya 12,3Ds Max, Nuke. Real Flow.

Done By Me Vehicle models and rigging, Dynamic shots, Stereo comp, Bridge Sequence blasts etc..

Project Title: ONGOLE GITTA

Role: Modeller, Rigger, Animator, FX Artist, Fluids.

Team Size 25

Client: SRI SRAVATI MOVIES

Environment: Autodesk Maya 12, Nuke.

Project Title: LEgend

Role: 3D Generalist.

Team Size 25

Client: 14 Reels,Varahi Chalana cHitra

Environment: Autodesk Maya 12, Nuke.

· Organization MASC

· Designation 3D Animation Lead(E Learning)

· Organization URL www.masc.asia

· Duration 4-10-2010 to Dec 21 2011.

· Organization Arena Animation Vadapalani

· Designation 3D Technical Trainer(Animation Engineering Dep)

· Organization URL www.arenavadapalani.com

· Duration May 2007 to October 2010.

· Organization DQ Entertainment Ltd

· Designation 3D Animator

· Organization URL www.dqentertainment.com

· Duration October 2005 to May 2007.

Oct’05-May’2007 ~ DQ Entertainment (Int.) Pvt. Ltd., Banjarahills, Hyderabad, A.P. Character Animator in 3D

Deliverables:

· Responsibilities include working with a team based on pre-production material under animation supervisor according to clients’ requirements.

Significant Highlight:

Ä Worked as character animator (3D) international projects like Jungle Book (DQE home grown 3D animated series, Mickey Mouse Club House (MMCH – Walt Disney T.V. Shows), Pinky & Perky (Method Films - France)

Ä DQ Entertainment awarded appreciation letter for my works of character animation.

Ä Worked with few other short-term international projects like Little Nicholas (Method Films - France) and ‘THE HIVE’ (U.K. based) co-production with DQE.

PROJECTS DQ ENTERTAINMENT

Project Title: Pinky & Perky

Role: Character Animator Team Size: 15

Client: Method Films, France

Environment: Autodesk Maya. 8.0

Description: The project to an age group of 15 and below has the famous Pinky & Perky characters. The duos are children who anchor in a popular T.V. Channel. The episodes theme is to make a show. The style of we followed in this snappy animation.

Project Title: Mickey Mouse Club House (MMCH)

Role: Character Animator Team Size: 20

Client: Walt Disney

Environment: Autodesk Maya. 8.0

Description: Mickey Mouse Club House is an international project of Walt Disney. This show is basically designed for kids aged between 3 to 7 years. The style we followed in this show is smooth animation.

Project Title: Skyland

Role: Character Animator Team Size: 20

Client: Method Films, France

Environment: Autodesk Maya. 8.0

Project Title: Iron man

Role: Character Animator Team Size: 15

Client: DQ Entertainment

Environment: Autodesk Maya. 8.5

Description: Project involved this show which is designed for kids aged between 6 to 15 years. The Style followed in this show is snappy and semi-realistic animation.

· Organization Chinnimaya Technologies

· Designation 3D Animator/Training Executive

· Organization URL

· Duration December 2004 to September2005.

· Organization 4D Multimedia

· Designation 3D Animator

· Organization URL

· Duration As a Trainee

JOB RESPONCIBILITES

Optimize 3D arts for creating realistic environment.
Create 3D models from photos and real-world objects.
Troubleshoot problems on reintegration of outsourced assets into the 3D arts.
Develop high poly sculpts and textures for 3D arts.
Create 3D assets for arts and models.
Ensure to meet high artwork standards. .
Understand the project requirements and develop high quality 3D models accordingly