
Pranav Kumar
@pranavkumar7
I create realistic FX simulations and 3D scenes for animated series, films, and music videos.
What I'm looking for
I've created realistic fire, dust, explosions, smoke, particle FX, water simulations, and 3D scenes for animation, film, short films, and music videos.
At Sparky Entertainment India Pvt Ltd, I worked on projects including Tobot V, Dinosaur Train Film: The Winds of Change, Monkart: Legend of Monster Kart, and Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir.
At Technicolor Creative Studios, I delivered dust, explosion, fire, smoke, and water simulations for Kamp Koral, The Croods: Family Tree, and Alvin and the Chipmunks.
As a freelance VFX Artist, I've also helped solve technical issues independently and with teams to support timely project delivery using Maya, Houdini, Nuke, and After Effects.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
VFX Artist
Freelance
Jun 2023 - Present (3 years 3 months)
Worked on a film, short film, and music videos, creating realistic 3D scenes, fire, explosion, dust, particle effects, water simulation, and smoke. Assisted in solving technical issues both individually and as part of a team, ensuring timely project delivery.
FX Artist
Technicolor Creative Studios
Feb 2021 - Mar 2023 (2 years 1 month)
Created stunning visual effects using industry-standard software such as Maya, Nuke, and Houdini, resulting in highly realistic dust, explosion, fire, smoke, and water simulations. Worked on projects including Kamp Koral, The Croods: Family Tree, and Alvin and the Chipmunks.
FX Artist
Sparky Entertainment India Pvt Ltd
Feb 2018 - May 2020 (2 years 3 months)
Created stunning visual effects using industry-standard software such as Maya, Nuke, After Effects, and Fusion, resulting in highly realistic fire, dust, explosion, smoke, and particle effects. Worked on projects including Tobot V, Dinosaur Train Film, The Winds of Change, Monkart: Legend of Monster Kart, and Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Flame School of Animation and VFX
Diploma in VFX, Visual Effects
2016 - 2017
Completed a Diploma in VFX from Flame School of Animation and VFX, Thrissur, from 2016 to 2017.
Kendriya Vidyalaya No:1, Kochi
Higher Secondary, General Studies
Completed Higher Secondary education at Kendriya Vidyalaya No:1, Kochi, passing out in 2011.
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