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3D Lighting & Comp Artist

Stylized 3d Artist

Atul Mathew Thomas

“I have always enjoyed making work that is unique and distinctive. I believe in constant practice, a lot of patience and most importantly the belief in oneself, thereby extending further the quality of the work. I like to explore different combinations which help me to create my own personal style and make myself known to others. It is also important to be up to date with the changes in industry standards with new emerging technologies - always improvising and adapting to coming changes helps me to make myself always be at top of my game.”

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What I Do

Lighting & Comp

I ensure consistency and quality of art style in the renders to set the mood and bring them to life.

3D Sculpting

I bring 2d concepts into the 3d world and make them as close as possible to the concept design.

Texturing

I create textures for characters or assets in production quality for game or animation projects.

Motion Graphics

I tell stories through motion graphics with the use of graphics, video, and audio

Resume

What is the Earth without art? It's just a rock.

Experience

Oct 2024 - Present

Remote

Freelance & Independent Projects

Completed selected freelance and self-directed 3D lighting, look-development, rendering, and compositing projects.
Managed shot setup, render-pass troubleshooting, revisions, and final output independently while continuing portfolio development.

Feb 2024 - Sep 2024

Atomic Cartoons - Vancouver, BC

CG SENIOR LIGHTING/COMPOSITING ARTIST

Promoted to Senior Artist in February 2024 based on production performance and increased responsibility.

Dec 2022 - Jan 2024

Atomic Cartoons - Vancouver, BC

CG LIGHTING/COMPOSITING ARTIST

Lit and composited shots for stylized CG episodic productions, maintaining the approved look and visual continuity across sequences.
Collaborated with supervisors, animation, FX, surfacing, and production teams to address notes, troubleshoot technical issues, and meet delivery schedules.
Credits include Netflix’s My Little Pony and Marvel's Spidey and His Amazing Friends.

Sep 2021 - Dec 2022

MPC Film - Montreal, QC

LIGHTING ARTIST

Lit feature-film shots in Katana, matching sequence keys and integrating characters, environments, and FX within established visual targets.
Worked closely with lighting leads and supervisors through review, note resolution, render troubleshooting, and final delivery.
Contributed to Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Argylle and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.

2018 - 2019

Magmyth - Kerala, India

JUNIOR VFX ARTIST

Supported 3D asset creation, environment and character work, lighting, and visual development while incorporating creative and client feedback.
Collaborated and worked closely with other professionals from the industry.

2018

Ernst & Young - Kerala, India

3D & VR INTERNSHIP

Got a chance to be a part of their VR project.
Designed and modelled various environment and character assets, ensuring that all projects were completed in a timely manner.

Education

2021

The Focus Academy - Technicolor

LIGHTING TRAINEE

During 10 weeks of training, I learned to use Foundry's Katana.
Improved my lighting skills even further under the supervision of MPC's lighting veterans.