Vaibhav Shah

Vaibhav Shah

Lead Modeling Artist at DreamWorks Animation

Supervisor Modeler / 18 yrs

Bengaluru Area, India

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Modeling Supervisor

Arctic Justice Thunder Squad (2019)

Modelling Supervisor

Elliot the Littlest Reindeer (2018)

Lead Modeler

How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)

Modeling Artist

Madly Madagascar (2013)

Modeling artist

Rise of the Guardians (2012)

Modeling artist

Puss in Boots (2011)

Modeler

Scared Shrekless (2010)
I had graduated in Bachelor of Computer Science and Diploma in Animation and Film making.

I am specialized in concept art, modelling, texturing and lighting. Mostly I use Maya, Photoshop and Z-Brush, Also I love to do programming using MEL to generate tools for automation and ease of modeling workflow.

I really enjoy being versatile between any style of art and form. I like challenges and troubleshoot at any level


Based on my entire experience i earned and applied key points;
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* Team work and strength
* Navigate through variety of stylized forms
* Standardized and constant Work-flow
* Understanding need and theme of shows and other respective folks
* Imagination and illustrative at time of with or without reference
* Precise time management for asset or task
* Pro-actively understanding of relative departments needs and requests
* Technical proficiency through out Maya and using coding languages e.g. MEL
* Development of small & medium patches of tools for easy work flow
* Troubleshooting at any level or any stage of complex modeling
* Bringing fun and enjoy work!
Work History

  • Lead Modeling Artist

    DreamWorks Animation

    July 2012 - September 2015

    Films:
    "Bollywood superstar Monkeys" (In production)
    "How to train your Dragons2" (2014)

  • Modeling artist

    DreamWorks Animation

    July 2009 - July 2012

    Films:
    "Rise of the Guardians (2012)"
    "Puss in Boots (2011)"

    DVDs:
    "Mad valentine"
    "Scared Shrekless"
    "The Pig Who Cried Wolf"

  • Sr.Character Modeler

    UTV Toons Ltd

    October 2007 - November 2008

    Sr. Character Modeler for "The Dreamblanket" movie for highly creative, stylized & Lead characters for Production usage.

  • Lead Modeler(Consultant)

    skyworks studio

    May 2007 - July 2007

    Consultant artist for modeling dept. to work for Canadian VFX movie "blood a butcher's tale"

  • Lead Organic Modeler

    Prime Focus ltd

    September 2006 - May 2007

    -Lead Modeler for Pepsi, Kellogg’s, Bajaj, Bluestar, Lux, Lakme TVC projects.
    -Concept and Storyboard consultant for Kellogg's TVC

    -Major CG Replacement for "Talishmaan" teaser/promo.

    -Model proxies and CG Replacement for Lovestory 2050, Partner

  • Concept/Matte-painting Artist

    skyworks studio

    April 2006 - July 2006

    -Concept art for "The Hiding", Once upon a time 'Bunny Tales'

    -HR Mattepainting for "The Hiding"

  • Concept Artist

    Veda Games Inc

    September 2005 - February 2006

    'Mahabharata - An Epic from Ancient India'

    -Jr.Concept Artist for Canadian Studio "Veda Games"
    -Responsible for all Characters concept art and Modelsheet
    -Designed UI and Pointers

  • Pre-production Artist & 2D Animator

    Zica Studios

    January 2005 - August 2005

    Panchtantra Stories, Fairy Tales
    -Animated and compiled short stories for CD-Rom quality

    'VAT - Value Added Tax'
    -Character designing and Lead animator

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Education

  • DAFM in Animation and Film making

    Zee Institute of Creative Arts

    2003 - 2005

  • BCA in Computer Science

    Bhavnagar University

    2000 - 2003