Hi, I’m Vivekanandan Basavaraj, a highly motivated VFX Artist specializing in compositing, roto/prep, and shot integration within high-end pipelines. I’ve contributed to feature films with studios like DNEG, MPC, and Folks VFX, including projects such as Game of Thrones, Tenet, and First Man. I relish tackling complex shots and collaborating with supervisors to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines. I am highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with strong communication skills and a proactive approach to learning new tools and techniques. I enjoy collaborating across departments to keep pipelines efficient and to push creative boundaries in visual effects.

Vivekanandan Basavaraj

Hi, I’m Vivekanandan Basavaraj, a highly motivated VFX Artist specializing in compositing, roto/prep, and shot integration within high-end pipelines. I’ve contributed to feature films with studios like DNEG, MPC, and Folks VFX, including projects such as Game of Thrones, Tenet, and First Man. I relish tackling complex shots and collaborating with supervisors to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines. I am highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with strong communication skills and a proactive approach to learning new tools and techniques. I enjoy collaborating across departments to keep pipelines efficient and to push creative boundaries in visual effects.

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Hi, I’m Vivekanandan Basavaraj, a highly motivated VFX Artist specializing in compositing, roto/prep, and shot integration within high-end pipelines. I’ve contributed to feature films with studios like DNEG, MPC, and Folks VFX, including projects such as Game of Thrones, Tenet, and First Man. I relish tackling complex shots and collaborating with supervisors to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.

I am highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with strong communication skills and a proactive approach to learning new tools and techniques. I enjoy collaborating across departments to keep pipelines efficient and to push creative boundaries in visual effects.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Paint Prep Team Lead at Folks VFX
May 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Led a team of Paint/Prep artists on multiple shows, liaising with Comp Sup and 3D Sup to understand project requirements. Accurately bid paint tasks, briefed outsource vendors, and assigned tasks to senior, mid, and junior artists. Served as the primary contact for production, resolved creative challenges, and adapted to schedule changes while maintaining strong inter-department relationships.
Paint Prep Supervisor & Creative Head at Team VFX
January 1, 2021 - April 1, 2023
Managed the Paint/Prep workflow, supervised a team of artists, and coordinated with production and supervisors to meet client expectations. Implemented process improvements, mentored junior staff, and ensured timely delivery across shows with strong cross-department collaboration.
Paint Prep Artist (Upper Senior) at Double Negative Visual Effects
January 1, 2018 - December 1, 2020
Performed advanced paint and prep tasks for feature work, including color and grain matching, wire removal, 3D projection-based cleanups, and recreation of plate elements to maintain a consistent look across shots.
Paint Prep Artist at MPC (The Moving Picture Company), Bangalore
August 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
Utilized wire removal, color correction, and plate reconstruction techniques to produce seamless clean plates for high-profile films. Proficient in 3D projection, matching saturation/hue/black points, and handling tricky plates with motion blur and complex edges.
Roto Artist at EFX (Prasad Corporation Ltd), Chennai
December 1, 2010 - August 1, 2013
Created roto shapes using Silhouette, tracked 2D/3D data, and handled shots with heavy motion blur, hair/fur, and multiple layers while maintaining visual consistency.
Paint Prep Artist at Folks VFX
May 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Cross-department collaboration with compositing, 3D, and production; collaborated with compositing and 3D supervisors to maintain pipeline efficiency; coordinated work across internal teams and external vendors.
Paint Prep Artist at Team VFX
January 1, 2021 - April 1, 2023
Troubleshot technical issues and ensured shots were prepared efficiently for compositing; reported to the VFX Supervisor or Lead Compositor; worked closely with production and supervisors to solve technical and creative challenges; maintained workflow efficiency and high-quality shot delivery.
Paint Prep Artist at DNEG
January 1, 2018 - December 1, 2020
Delivered complex paint and prep work for feature film productions; created clean plates, rig removals and sequence paint for compositing teams; maintained grain, colour and lighting consistency across shots; collaborated with supervisors to meet tight production deadlines.
Paint Prep Artist at MPC
August 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
Completed complex wire removal, rig removal and clean plate generation; integrated multiple source elements while maintaining visual continuity; ensured seamless results for compositing pipelines; addressed feedback from compositors and supervisors.
Roto Artist at EFX (Prasad Corporation)
December 1, 2010 - August 1, 2013
Produced accurate roto mattes using Silhouette; handled complex shots involving motion blur, hair, fur and layered elements; delivered production-ready roto elements for compositing teams.
Paint Prep Artist – Team VFX Artist at Team VFX
January 1, 2021 - April 1, 2023
Troubleshot technical issues and ensured shots were prepared efficiently for compositing; Reported to VFX Supervisor or Lead Compositor; Worked with production and supervisors to solve technical and creative challenges; Maintained workflow efficiency and delivery quality.
Paint Prep Artist at Team VFX Artist
January 1, 2021 - April 1, 2023
Troubleshot technical issues and ensured shots were prepared efficiently for compositing; reported to the VFX Supervisor; collaborated with production and supervisors to solve challenges and maintain workflow efficiency.

Education

Master of Multimedia Visualizer at Middlesex University
June 1, 2025 - April 4, 2026
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) at R.V.S College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore
June 1, 2006 - July 1, 2009
Diploma/Certificate Program at APOLLO Education Ltd, Coimbatore
October 1, 2009 - March 1, 2010
MBA at Middlesex University, London
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2026
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) at R.V.S College of Arts & Science, India
January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026
Master in Multimedia Visualizer at Apollo Education Ltd, India
January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026
MBA at Middlesex University, London
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2026
BCA – Bachelor of Computer Applications at R.V.S College of Arts & Science, India
January 11, 2030 - April 18, 2026
Master in Multimedia Visualizer at Apollo Education Ltd, India
January 11, 2030 - April 18, 2026
MBA at Middlesex University, London
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2026
Bachelor of Computer Applications at R.V.S College of Arts & Science, India
January 11, 2030 - April 18, 2026
Master in Multimedia Visualizer at Apollo Education Ltd, India
January 11, 2030 - April 18, 2026

Qualifications

MBA
January 11, 2030 - April 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Other