CURRICULUM VITAE · 2026

Nares Kumar

3D Artist · VFX Artist · Filmmaker

AVAILABLE FOR WORK
LocationLondon, UK · Remote Worldwide
Focus Discipline:
01 / OVERVIEW

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.

02 / EXPERTISE

CORE COMPETENCIES

3D

Hard-Surface & Organic 3D Production

High-precision 3D modeling, topology optimization, procedural shader creation, and physically based lighting in Blender and Cinema 4D.

VFX

Multi-Pass EXR Compositing & Plate Integration

Seamless live-action integration, 3D camera tracking, digital plate cleanup, wire removal, and optical lens aberration matching.

3DMOTION

Commercial Product Visualization

Macro-level fabric and mechanical simulations, exploded architectural cross-sections, and luxury studio lighting schemes.

MOTION

Broadcast Motion Graphics & Kinetic Branding

High-impact 3D logo reveals, styleframe design, kinetic typography systems, and broadcast-ready promotional animations.

FILM

Cinematography & Visual Narrative Direction

Framing, scene blocking, lighting mood, editorial pacing, and color grading across narrative short-form and commercial projects.

3DFILM

Real-Time Visualization & Virtual Production

Unreal Engine 5 scene building, real-time lighting with Lumen & Nanite, and camera sequencer animation.

03 / TRACK RECORD

PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE

Lead 3D & VFX Artist / Director

Contract / Lead

Independent Practice & Studio Collaborations

2022 — PresentLondon, UK / Remote

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-Time

Creative Production Studios

2020 — 2022London, UK

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-Time

Visual Media Lab

2018 — 2020Colombo / Remote

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.
04 / SHOWCASE

KEY PRODUCTION HIGHLIGHTS

3D / Motion Design

Professional 3D Logo Intro

3D Artist / Animator · 2026

Cinematic brand identity reveal with volumetric lighting, tactile shader models, and precise camera sweeps.

Cinema 4DOctane RenderAfter EffectsPhotoshop
Product Visualization

Puffy Mattress Product Animation

3D Artist / Motion Designer · 2025

Commercial 3D product visualization simulating internal foam architectures, cooling gel layers, and fabric micro-weaves.

BlenderSubstance 3DAfter EffectsDaVinci Resolve
VFX / Film

Cinematic VFX Sequence & Plate Integration

VFX Artist / Compositor · 2024

High-fidelity CG asset integration into live-action plates, 3D camera tracking, plate cleanup, and atmospheric color grading.

After EffectsBlenderDaVinci ResolveMocha Pro
Filmmaking

Independent Film & Visual Direction

Director / Cinematographer / Editor · 2024

Atmospheric narrative short exploring cinematic lighting, tension-building pacing, and theatrical color science.

DaVinci ResolvePremiere ProCinema Camera Workflows
05 / TOOLKIT

TECHNICAL & SOFTWARE MASTERY

3D Production & Shading

Blender (Cycles / Eevee)Expert
Cinema 4DExpert
Octane RenderAdvanced
Substance 3D Painter & DesignerAdvanced
PBR Material CreationExpert
Hard-Surface & Organic ModelingExpert
Studio & Volumetric LightingExpert

VFX & Compositing

Adobe After EffectsExpert
Multi-Pass EXR CompositingExpert
Mocha Pro (Planar Tracking)Advanced
3D Camera Solving & MatchmovingAdvanced
Plate Cleanup & Wire RemovalExpert
Green Screen / RotoExpert

Post-Production & Real-Time

DaVinci Resolve (Color Grading & ACES)Expert
Adobe Premiere ProExpert
Unreal Engine 5 (Lumen / Sequencer)Proficient
Adobe Photoshop & IllustratorExpert
Sound Design & Audio SynchronizationAdvanced
06 / CREDENTIALS

EDUCATION & AWARDS

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

BSc (Hons) Multimedia Technology

Graduated with Honors

Kingston University

Focus on 3D computer graphics, digital compositing, interactive media systems, and video production techniques.

Diploma in Multimedia

Distinction

Wijeya Graphic

Comprehensive foundations in visual design, graphic theory, digital illustration, and animation principles.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Featured Showreel Showcase

2025

Vimeo Creative Showcase

Top 3D Product Visualization Work

2024

Behance & ArtStation Highlights

CLIENT COLLABORATION

Experienced partnering with global commercial directors, boutique agencies, and independent production teams.

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