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I am Murali Krishna K, a CG production artist with 15+ years of experience in lighting, rendering and compositing for feature films and animation. I’ve contributed to projects at TataElxsi, DQ Entertainment, Ittina Animation Studios and other reputed studios, delivering high-quality visuals while maintaining production standards. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy leading teams to meet tight deadlines.
I am proficient in a broad set of DCC tools including Autodesk Maya, Houdini, Solaris, Karma, Nuke, After Effects, Mocha, Photoshop, HDR Light Studio, KeyShot, Premiere Pro, and more. My strengths lie in lighting artistry, look development, and delivering polished visuals from blocking to final renders, with a track record of mentoring junior artists and driving efficient pipelines.
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Freelance Consultant at Independent/Freelance
January 1, 2025 - PresentFreelance CG production consultation focusing on lighting, shading, rendering pipelines and team mentoring.
at Mad Assemblage
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024CG production artist focusing on lighting, rendering and compositing workflows; collaborated with VFX teams and maintained production standards.
Instructor at Tutorix (Tutorials Point) Hyderabad
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2022Taught CG concepts and software usage; created tutorials; mentored junior artists.
CG Artist at Laughing Dots
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017CG production for film/advertising, focusing on lighting and compositing.
CG Artist at Gemini Films
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015CG production for films/animation; lighting, rendering and compositing.
CG Artist at 3rill Studios
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013CG creation for projects; lighting and rendering.
CG Artist at Quench soft Solutions
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012CG production services; lighting and rendering.
Animator at Fractions and Frames
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011Animation and CG workflow contributions.
CG Artist at Arowana Consulting
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010CG and animation support; lighting and rendering.
CG Artist at Ittina Animation Studios
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009CG production work; lighting, rendering and compositing.
CG Artist at TataElxsi (Visual Computing Lab)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006CG production for visual computing projects; lighting and rendering.
CG Artist at DQ Entertainment
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006CG production; lighting and compositing for entertainment projects.
Senior Lighting, Rendering and Compositing Artist & Lead at Mad Assemblage
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024Led lighting, rendering and compositing efforts on projects for a Mumbai-based studio.
Tutor at Tutorix (Tutorials Point)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022Taught CG/VFX topics, mentored students, Hyderabad campus.
Animator / Designer at Fractions and Frames
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Animation and visual design projects.
Consultant at Arowana Consulting
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010CG/animation consulting in Bangalore.
Animator at Ittina Animation Studios
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009Animation production work.
Senior Lighting Artist at Mad Assemblage
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024Led lighting, rendering and compositing for projects; ensured high-quality visuals and collaborated with cross-functional teams.
Instructor / CG Tutor at Tutorix (Tutorials Point)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2022Taught CG workflows, Maya, rendering and compositing; created tutorial content and mentored students.
CG Artist / Lighting Artist at Laughing Dots
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017Worked on lighting, rendering and VFX pipelines for animated projects.
CG Artist / Lighting at Gemini Films
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015Lighting and compositing for film projects.
3D Artist at 3rill Studios
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 20133D modeling, texturing, lighting for various productions.
CG Artist at Fractions and Frames
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011CG artwork, compositing and post-production tasks.
Senior Lighting / Rendering Artist at Ittina Animation Studios
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009Led lighting and rendering pipelines for animation projects.
Education
B.F.A. (Photography) at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026BSc. at Nagarjuna University, Guntur
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026B.F.A. (Photography) at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026BSc. at Nagarjuna University, Guntur
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026B.F.A. (Photography) at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026BSc at Nagarjuna University, Guntur
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
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