I am a creative and versatile 3D character animator with over six years of experience in various animation and immersive projects. My passion for storytelling through animation has driven me to specialize in rigging, AR/VR content creation, and character design. I thrive in collaborative environments where I can share my knowledge and mentor aspiring animators.

M. Ashwath Rao

I am a creative and versatile 3D character animator with over six years of experience in various animation and immersive projects. My passion for storytelling through animation has driven me to specialize in rigging, AR/VR content creation, and character design. I thrive in collaborative environments where I can share my knowledge and mentor aspiring animators.

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I am a creative and versatile 3D character animator with over six years of experience in various animation and immersive projects. My passion for storytelling through animation has driven me to specialize in rigging, AR/VR content creation, and character design. I thrive in collaborative environments where I can share my knowledge and mentor aspiring animators.

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Language

English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Kannada
Fluent

Work Experience

3D Generalist at Xpheno Pvt Ltd.
November 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Executed projects involving repair animation, realistic rendering, video editing, and silhouette rendering. Created character animations, prop animations, environmental designs, and performed comprehensive 3D animation tasks for multiple projects.
3D Artist at THIS IS DMG, Thailand
May 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
Worked on serious game projects, handling both rigging and animation tasks. Created car animations using Blender and developed animations for company websites, AR/VR projects, and immersive experiences. Executed FPV-style camera animations in Unreal Engine and experimented with anamorphic screen and 3D billboard animations in Blender. Designed and developed character animations, prop animations, environmental assets, and other animation-related elements for assigned projects.
Animator at Silver Pumpkin Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. (Previously Pencil Line Animation Studio), Udupi
September 6, 2017 - March 4, 2021
Produced 3D animation effects for feature films including Umil (Tulu), Shiva (Tamil), Tanhaji (Hindi), and Bharatha Bahubali (Kannada). Contributed to TV and cartoon series in Hindi (Chacha Bathija, Motu Patlu, Virat, Rudra, KIKO, Gattu Battu) and international projects (Tiana, Ollie & Friends, Grapeseed, Moe Rescue). Developed 3D animation effects for educational apps, including 8 episodes for Byjus. Served as team leader for 2–3 projects and promoted to lead multiple teams for the Moe Rescue project, managing 3 teams simultaneously. Trained three batches of students in 3D animation as faculty, including guest sessions.
3D Artist at THIS IS DMG
May 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
Worked on serious game projects, handling rigging and animation tasks. Developed animations for company websites, AR/VR projects, and immersive experiences.
Animator at Silver Pumpkin Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
September 1, 2017 - March 1, 2021
Produced 3D animation effects for films and contributed to educational apps. Served as team leader for multiple projects and trained students in 3D animation.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce at GFGC & Centre for PG Studies Thenkanidiyoor-Udupi, Mangalore University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
B.Com. at GFGC & Centre for PG Studies Thenkanidiyoor-Udupi, Mangalore University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
B. Com. at GFGC & Centre for PG Studies, Thenkanidiyoor-Udupi, Mangalore University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
B. Com. at GFGC & Centre for PG Studies Thenkanidiyoor-Udupi, Mangalore University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
B. Com. at GFGC & Centre for PG Studies Thenkanidiyoor-Udupi, Mangalore University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
B. Com. at GFGC & Centre for PG Studies Thenkanidiyoor-Udupi, Mangalore University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

PGDCA – Sanskar Computer Education, Udupi
June 18, 2015 - January 14, 2017
Crash Course in 3D Animation – Pencilline Animation Studio, Udupi
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
PGDCA – Sanskar Computer Education, Udupi
January 1, 2017 - February 13, 2026
PGDCA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Crash Course in 3D Animation
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
PGDCA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Crash Course in 3D Animation
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
PGDCA
January 1, 2017 - March 3, 2026
Crash Course in 3D Animation
January 1, 2017 - March 3, 2026
PGDCA
January 1, 2017 - April 16, 2026
Crash Course in 3D Animation
January 1, 2017 - April 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Gaming