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I’m Shiv Dholakia, a Principal FX Artist and FX TD with 18+ years of global VFX experience across feature films, episodic series, AAA games, and high-end campaigns. I specialize in building scalable Houdini pipelines for pyro, fluids, and destruction, while collaborating closely with directors and VFX supervisors to deliver production-ready simulations. I thrive on cross-department collaboration and fast iteration, including real-time FX prototyping in Unreal Engine.
Experience Level
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Principal / Senior FX Artist & FX TD at Global Freelance
January 1, 2008 - PresentLed complex FX sequences across major VFX studios, architected scalable Houdini systems, and partnered with VFX Supervisors to deliver production-critical simulations.
Education
BFA – Animation & Visual Effects at Academy of Art University, San Francisco
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026Applied Generative AI at Purdue University
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026AI & Machine Learning at California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026BFA – Animation & Visual Effects at Academy of Art University, San Francisco
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026Certificate in Applied Generative AI at Purdue University
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026Certificate in AI & Machine Learning at California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026Applied Generative AI at Purdue University
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026AI & Machine Learning at California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026BFA at Academy of Art University, San Francisco
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026Pixar Renderman Certification at Escape Studios
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026Advanced Houdini FX at Rebelway
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026Houdini Atmospheric Physics at Digital Tutors
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026Applied Generative AI at Purdue University
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026AI & Machine Learning at California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026BFA – Animation & Visual Effects at Academy of Art University, San Francisco
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026Qualifications
Pixar Renderman (Escape Studios)
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026Advanced Houdini FX (Rebelway)
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026Houdini Atmospheric Physics (Digital Tutors)
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026Pixar Renderman Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026Advanced Houdini FX (Rebelway)
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026Houdini Atmospheric Physics (Digital Tutors)
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026Pixar Renderman Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026Advanced Houdini FX
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026Houdini Atmospheric Physics
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026Pixar Renderman (Escape Studios)
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026Advanced Houdini FX (Rebelway)
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026Houdini Atmospheric Physics (Digital Tutors)
January 11, 2030 - April 21, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Other
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