Munnir Khiar

Munnir Khiar

Junior Digital Compositor / 8 yrs

Los Angeles, CA

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Compositor;lighting Artist

The Architect (2017)

Lighting Artist

Knob (2016)

Work History
  • Post Production Artist

    MMK

    January 2013 - Present
    Los Angeles, California

    www.mmkhiar.com

    MMK is my freelance which I started at first to better educate myself on the role of an independent video production freelancer. Now five years later, I am freelancing fulltime

    Now I strive to help businesses to create videos to help their online marketing team promote their business on facebook, instagram, linkedin, etc.

    MMK has provided me invaluable insight into the world of cinematography and editing which has complemented my background in 3D Animation and Visual Effects. At the same time, MMK gave me vision to the ways to make art profitable which is an immense endeavor to take on at any skill level.

    Check out my fiverr if you would like a job done!
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  • Assistant Editor/Post production Artist

    Eyewax Films

    April 2017 - September 2017
    Los Angeles, California

    www.eyewaxfilms.com

    Editing
    Motion Graphics
    Greenscreen
    Audio Manipulation
    File Management
    Rendering

  • Compositing Intern

    John McNeil Studio

    October 2016 - January 2017
    Berkeley, California

    www.johnmcneilstudio.com

    Greenscreen
    Roto/Paint Cleanup
    Motion Graphics
    Photo Retouch
    Project Organization

  • Video Production Specialist

    Vizual Jockey

    March 2016 - October 2016
    San Francisco

    www.vizualjockey.com

    Cinematography
    Editing
    Visual Effects

  • Head of Video Production

    One N Only Festival Travel Services

    June 2013 - December 2015
    San Francisco Bay Area

    - Shoot and manage all the video footage captured on trips.
    - Learnt to position myself correctly in order to catch the rare fleeting moments candidly
    - Responsible for all dslr shooters had all the hardware they needed and deposit footage everyday.
    - Learnt to diffuse potential disastrous encounters between guests.
    - Assumed bus leader responsibilities if bus leader was busy with other tasks.
    - Learnt to have guests interact with the camera in ways that will be usable in the future.

  • Lead Lighter/Compositor

    Studio X AAU

    September 2014 - February 2015
    San Francisco Bay Area

    Lighter for Sf Giant's "Foodie Cats"
    CG Generalist/Compositor for "The Architect"
    Lighter for "Knob"
    Lead Lighter for "Curpigeon"
    Junior Lead Compositor for Phil Tippet's "Mad God"
    Compositor for "Advantageous"

    -Responsible for creating different moods using CG Lighting
    -Followed procedure to deliver shots for final render using lookup tables (LUT).
    -Responsible to collect individual updated frames from all shots in production for color comparison.
    -Assist Lighters to transition smoothly from Maya into Nuke.
    -Assist lighters and compositors to render out using correct settings.
    -Rendered out extra elements compositors requested.
    -Attended meetings with supervisors, directors, producers and clients during production meetings.
    -Responsible for achieving consitant results among a variety of shots

  • Cinematographer/ Editor

    Vizual Jockey

    April 2012 - January 2013
    San Francisco Bay Area

    I was being trained to operate a DSLR camera in high speed, low light situations. I also learnt how to manage footage effectively and also to edit in a consistent style.

  • Sales Assistant

    International Spy Shop

    October 2009 - April 2010

    I provided quality guidance and assistance to customers, both online and off-site. Help developed many key transferable skills, such as communication, open/closing practices, and as well as bargaining expertise that helped myself succeed in selling spy equipment to over a wide range customers

Education
  • 3D Animation and Visual Effects

    Academy of Art University

    ? - August 2015