Nares Kumar
3D Artist · VFX Artist · Filmmaker
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Multidisciplinary 3D Artist, VFX Artist, and Filmmaker with proven expertise delivering showcase-grade visual content across commercial advertising, broadcast motion graphics, photorealistic 3D lookdev, and cinematic film production. Blends technical mastery in Blender, Cinema 4D, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve with rigorous directorial vision—bridging the gap between creative storytelling and advanced computer graphics.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Hard-Surface & Organic 3D Production
High-precision 3D modeling, topology optimization, procedural shader creation, and physically based lighting in Blender and Cinema 4D.
Multi-Pass EXR Compositing & Plate Integration
Seamless live-action integration, 3D camera tracking, digital plate cleanup, wire removal, and optical lens aberration matching.
Commercial Product Visualization
Macro-level fabric and mechanical simulations, exploded architectural cross-sections, and luxury studio lighting schemes.
Broadcast Motion Graphics & Kinetic Branding
High-impact 3D logo reveals, styleframe design, kinetic typography systems, and broadcast-ready promotional animations.
Cinematography & Visual Narrative Direction
Framing, scene blocking, lighting mood, editorial pacing, and color grading across narrative short-form and commercial projects.
Real-Time Visualization & Virtual Production
Unreal Engine 5 scene building, real-time lighting with Lumen & Nanite, and camera sequencer animation.
PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
Lead 3D & VFX Artist / Director
Contract / LeadIndependent Practice & Studio Collaborations
Directing and executing high-end 3D animation, VFX composites, and motion graphic assets for commercial agencies, tech brands, and production studios.
- Architected full 3D and VFX production pipelines from concept styleframes to final multi-pass comp and ACES color grading.
- Delivered broadcast-ready 3D product animations with complex cloth physics and foam simulation, driving millions of social impressions.
- Supervised camera tracking, CG asset integration, and digital matte painting for narrative film sequences with strict photorealistic fidelity.
- Optimized complex render workflows, reducing turnaround render times by 35% through procedural material baking and GPU acceleration.
3D Motion Designer & VFX Specialist
Full-TimeCreative Production Studios
Led 3D motion design campaigns, animated logo identity packages, and live-action compositing for international brands.
- Crafted dynamic 3D logo identities, kinetic typography, and title sequences featured in major client product launches.
- Executed high-precision plate cleanup, object removal, rotoscoping, and camera matchmoving using Mocha Pro and After Effects.
- Collaborated with art directors to iterate rapid visual animatics and lighting studies that accelerated client approval cycles by 40%.
- Created photorealistic product renders and promotional teasers tailored for cross-platform marketing.
Multimedia & 3D Generalist
Full-TimeVisual Media Lab
Created 3D assets, animated promotional media, managed post-production editing, and maintained studio render farms.
- Modeled, textured, and shaded 3D props and environment assets for commercial video deliverables.
- Edited commercial reels, managed multi-camera timelines, and applied cinematic LUTs and color balances in Premiere Pro & DaVinci Resolve.
- Integrated motion graphics overlays and interactive presentation visuals for corporate showcases.
- Supervised digital asset version control and output compression for web, mobile, and 4K projection.
KEY PRODUCTION HIGHLIGHTS
Cinematic brand identity reveal with volumetric lighting, tactile shader models, and precise camera sweeps.
Commercial 3D product visualization simulating internal foam architectures, cooling gel layers, and fabric micro-weaves.
High-fidelity CG asset integration into live-action plates, 3D camera tracking, plate cleanup, and atmospheric color grading.
TECHNICAL & SOFTWARE MASTERY
3D Production & Shading
VFX & Compositing
Post-Production & Real-Time
EDUCATION & AWARDS
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
BSc (Hons) Multimedia Technology
Graduated with HonorsKingston University
Focus on 3D computer graphics, digital compositing, interactive media systems, and video production techniques.
Diploma in Multimedia
DistinctionWijeya Graphic
Comprehensive foundations in visual design, graphic theory, digital illustration, and animation principles.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Featured Showreel Showcase
2025Vimeo Creative Showcase
Top 3D Product Visualization Work
2024Behance & ArtStation Highlights
Experienced partnering with global commercial directors, boutique agencies, and independent production teams.