Pratik Virash
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Experienced Lead Groomer with 16 years of experience in grooming, leadership, and digital animation. Proven track record of successful grooming projects for various clients. Possess excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and leadership skills. Applying for the position of Lead Groomer at Animation-VFX with the goal of bringing innovative approaches to the grooming process.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Groom Supervisor (FREELANCE)
Wild Brain,Sunrise,Blur,Floating Rock
01.2020 - Current
Lead Groomer
Framestore Studios
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Effectively managed a team of groomers to consistently deliver exceptional results within efficient turnaround times, while continually updating grooming standards and techniques to maximize client satisfaction
- Spearheaded the advancement of workflows and tools for the grooming department by collaborating with other departments, particularly software, and providing technical support to grooming artists
- Scoped and implemented improvements to the grooming pipeline through development initiatives
- Mentored and trained new hires to ensure optimal performance and cohesion within the team
- Conducted tech and emergency fixes on various projects to minimize production delays
- Developed solutions to groom-related pipeline problems to streamline production processes
Lead Groomer
Method Studios
02.2018 - 06.2022
- Developed training materials and courses for new hires to ensure a smooth onboarding process
- Managed a team of four groomers to achieve exceptional results with efficient turnaround times, consistently updating grooming standards and techniques to exceed client expectations
- Spearheaded the advancement of workflows and tools for the grooming department by collaborating with other departments, particularly software, and providing technical support to grooming artists
- Created photo-realistic character models for featured films in close cooperation with the modelling, texturing, and rigging departments
- Mentored and trained new hires to ensure optimal performance and team cohesion
- Conducted tech and emergency fixes on various projects to minimize production delays
- Developed a library of grooms for reuse in future projects
Sr.Creature TD Hair, Fur
Double Negative
12.2017 - 02.2018
- Provided assistance to TDs and other departments in developing the initial Dneg Animation pipeline
- Helped in developing the first animation groom character using proprietary groom software
- Collaborated closely with the modelling, texturing, and rigging departments to groom complex, photo-realistic characters for feature films
Groom Supervisor
Motionmaker Studio
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Created training materials and courses to facilitate the on-boarding of new hires
- Led a team of eight groomers to deliver exceptional results
Groom artist
Prana studios
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Possess a production-proven skill set in using in-house grooming software
- Proficient in creating photo-real digital double hairstyles that match photo or design references
- Skilled in creating photo-real high-density animal fur
- Experienced in grooming feathered birds and creatures
- Developed custom techniques that enable six times faster guide curve creation than conventional approaches
Groom artist
Prana studios
01.2013 - 02.2017
- Designed photo-realistic character models for featured films, working closely with the modelling, texturing, and rigging departments
- Performed tech and emergency fixes on various projects to minimize production delays
- Developed a groom library for reuse in future projects
Animator
Graphiti Multimedia Pvt Ltd
10.2009 - 01.2013
- Working closely with animation leads and supervisors
- Thorough understanding and application of animation principles
- Planning and understanding shot requirements
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Groomer
Framestore Studios
06.2022 - 04.2024
Groom Supervisor (FREELANCE)
Wild Brain,Sunrise,Blur,Floating Rock
01.2020 - Current
Lead Groomer
Method Studios
02.2018 - 06.2022
Sr.Creature TD Hair, Fur
Double Negative
12.2017 - 02.2018
Groom Supervisor
Motionmaker Studio
03.2017 - 12.2017
Groom artist
Prana studios
01.2017 - 12.2017
Groom artist
Prana studios
01.2013 - 02.2017
Animator
Graphiti Multimedia Pvt Ltd
10.2009 - 01.2013
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