Vinay Valecha

Vinay Valecha

Senior Senior Character Artist / 17 yrs

India

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Work History
  • Lead 3D Modeller

    88 Pictures

    November 2021 - August 2023
    India ยท Hybrid

    Leading a team of 12+ 3D modelers in the creation of 3D models
    Successfully completed test projects, resulting in the acquisition of two long-term studio projects.
    Collaborated with the creative team to develop models that aligned with the project vision, and ensured the
    quality of the assets was maintained throughout the production process.(Texturing, Rigging, Groom)
    Mentored and trained 3D modelers, providing guidance on best practices for character creation and blend
    shape techniques(Model Block In, proportions/volume/shapes/silhouette, detailing)
    Developing/maintaining the workflow process for the team for effective asset delivery.
    Modeling, sculpting and detailing, facials of the characters(bipeds, quadrupeds), props from references
    Creating displacement maps, normal maps etc from zbrush
    Tracking the performance of each artist (Timelines, quality, skill-sets).
    Projects- NDA Project (in production)
    Starwars Vision Season 2 Episode 7 The Bandits of Golak

  • Senior Character Modeller

    Technicolor India

    February 2016 - October 2021
    Bengaluru,India

    Detailed modeling, sculpting of characters(bipeds, quadrupeds), vehicles and props.
    Creating displacement maps, normal maps, cavity maps from zbrush.
    Creating Blend-shapes for characters.
    Creating Cluster setup for big wide eyes blend-shapes.
    Creating Sets, props
    Conducting training sessions and mentoring other artists on team.
    Interpretation of 2d images into 3d.
    Projects - Star Trek Prodigy (2021) - Nickelodeon/ Paramount+
    Fast and Furious Spy Racers (2019- 2021) - Dreamworks
    Kungfu Panda Paws of Destiny(2018-2019) - Dreamworks
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (2017) - Nickelodeon
    Mickey and the Roadster Racer (2016) - Disney

  • 3D Modeler

    Riva Digital

    April 2015 - January 2016
    Mumbai Area, India

    Worked as Modelling artist on VFX films, animated series, and Theme park

  • GAMING ARTIST

    Technicolor

    December 2013 - March 2015
    Bengaluru Area, India

    Model and texture creation of Organic and inorganic assets for GAMING.

  • Finalising Supervisor

    Motion Makers Animation Studio Pvt Ltd.

    October 2012 - December 2013
    Mumbai Area, India

    Supervising a team10 artist in controlling the quality and technical and forwarding the shots to the next department.Solving the asset issues and animation issues and co-coordinating with other dept in forwarding the shot to lighting dept with minimal issues

  • CG Artist

    Prana studio

    September 2010 - October 2012
    Mumbai Area, India

    Worked as Modelling Artist on a DVD project Elf on the Shelf
    Worked as Technical Artist for QC of shots and troubleshooting the technical and artistic issues and providing optimized files to the next department

  • Freelance 3D Modeling Artist

    Studio

    April 2010 - August 2010

    I am working as 3D artist for commercial projects
    I am working as a 3d modeler, for accurately modeling of jewelery products.

  • 3D Modeling Artist

    Paintbox Studios

    January 2009 - March 2010
    New Delhi Area, India

    Here I worked on various commercial projects mostly being illustrated in print advertisements. I was responsible for modeling of hard surface stuff and life forms

  • 3D Modeler

    Prime Focus World

    August 2008 - November 2008

    Worked closely with concept artist in setting up the layout of the scene. Detailing of props and environments and setting up the workflow for rendering the output in Maya.

  • 3D Artist

    Freelance

    June 2007 - July 2008
Education
  • Diploma in Visual Arts and Animation

    NICC

    2005 - 2007
  • Diploma in Animation

    Rai University

    2003 - 2005