An accomplished Visual Effects artist located in Toronto, specializing in Houdini, Nuke, Maya, and Adobe Creative Suite. Thrives in a collaborative environment, showcasing expertise in Fluid and Particle-Based FX. Embraces ongoing learning and eagerly anticipates the next challenge in the dynamic VFX realm.
Hi, I’m
Shafiq UrRehman
Toronto,ON
Summary
Overview
5
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Studio Feather
3D Generalist
09.2022 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Worked on several brand films including Mountain Dew, Door Dash, Chevrolet, BDC, and Lexus.
- Created fluid, particles, and RBD simulations using Side FX Houdini.
- Composited animated render AOVs using Foundry's Nuke
- Designed mock-ups and simulations for review, finding, and fixing animation problems.
- Researched how desired animations, movements and events would occur in real-world situations.
- Matched output to information obtained from director, cinematographer, and other departments.
THE RIZE GROUP
Motion Designer | CG Generalist
05.2016 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Created quality design materials and video content for clients
- Used Cinema 4D and After Effects to create computer-generated effects and simulations.
- Created animated design content for smartphones, computers, and websites.
- Other duties included branded campaigns, social media content, Logo animations, and infographics
- Produced video content such as promotional content and event videos that were used to help promote clients.
OffRoad Studios
Motion Graphic Artist | Compositor
06.2014 - 05.2016
Job overview
- Conceptualized and designed 3D graphics to produce television trailers and digital banners
- Created specialized cinematic effects and animation using After Effects
- Worked on brands including Staples Inc., Pepsi Co., Mountain Dew, Huawei Smartphones, SmartERP, and Sequoia.
Eyescapes Image Maker
Motion Graphic Designer
03.2013 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Used Adobe Creative Suite to create motion graphic titles, logos, television, and social media Ads
Education
Sheridan College, VisualToronto, ON
Graduate Certificate from Visual Effects
09.2022
University Overview
The Visual Effects program at Sheridan provides the industry's most comprehensive curriculum by leveraging the knowledge and facilities of our world-renowned Computer Animation and Advanced TV and Film programs Gnomon School, Effects, Games + Animation Art of Compositing, Foundry nuke
National College of ArtsLahore, Pakistan
Bachelor of Arts from Film & Television
01.2013
University Overview
courses that included a variety of computer based classes, computer-aided design software, interactive media, film production and video and audio editing procedures. With detail knowledge related to lighting, camera techniques and application
- Night Coach, a short film. I was the Director of Photography - Capstone Project
Skills
- Procedural texturing
- FX
- 3D Rendering
- VEX Based Shader
- Computer Animation
- Digital Matte Painting
- Compositing
- Matchmoving
- Camera tracking
- 3D Computer Graphics
- 3D Visualization
- Cinema 4D
- Adobe Creative Suite
Certification
Gnomon School of FX and Animation, Art of Compositing, 09/2019
This course builds on the principles learned in Introduction to Compositing. Through weekly lectures, in-class practice, and out of class assignments, students learn compositing techniques using The Foundry’s Nuke.
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The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Timeline
3D Generalist
Studio Feather
09.2022 - 07.2023
Motion Designer | CG Generalist
THE RIZE GROUP
05.2016 - 05.2020
Motion Graphic Artist | Compositor
OffRoad Studios
06.2014 - 05.2016
Motion Graphic Designer
Eyescapes Image Maker
03.2013 - 06.2014
Sheridan College, Visual
Graduate Certificate from Visual Effects
National College of Arts
Bachelor of Arts from Film & Television
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