Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
References
Filmography - IMDB Profile
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Sujay Kumar Gopinath

Sujay Kumar Gopinath

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Skilled and dedicated Visual Effects Artist with more than 15 years of experience. Specialized in matchmove, camera tracking, object tracking, and rotoanimation (matchmation). Ability to adjust to new environments quickly, and maintain good rapport with team members. Dedication and willingness to walk the extra mile to achieve excellence.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Tracker

Framestore
Melbourne, Australia
10.2021 - Current
  • Leading the tracking department to ensure high-quality results, conducting quality checks, and providing briefs and feedback to the internal team and outsourced vendors.
  • Engaged in discussions with CG Supervisors to define the scope of work and ensure alignment with project requirements.
  • Collaborated closely with the production team to align tracking efforts with overall project goals.
  • Frequent interaction with other department leads, supervisors, and finding solutions to issues.
  • Working on priority shots, supporting other departments with mm/ra work.

Matchmove Supervisor

VfxPick
Bangalore, India
05.2020 - 09.2021
  • Supervised the matchmove department, ensuring seamless integration across multiple shows and vendors.
  • Mentored new artists by providing leadership and technical support to enhance their skills.
  • Interviewed applicants, selected candidates, and conducted comprehensive training sessions.

Matchmove RotoAnim Lead

Mill Film
Adelaide, Australia
10.2019 - 04.2020
  • Leading the camera, RotoAnim, and object tracking.
  • Work to produce high-quality results, quality-checking, as well as providing clear briefs and feedback for the vendors.
  • Work closely with the production team.
  • Discuss with CG supervisors about the scope of work.
  • Frequent interaction with other department leads, supervisors, and finding solutions to issues.
  • Working on priority shots, supporting other departments with MM/RA work.

Assistant Head of Matchmove Department

Double Negative (DNEG)
Chennai, India
12.2017 - 09.2019
  • Supervised body track department
  • Handling multiple shows across multiple sites.
  • Mentor new artists, providing leadership and technical support.
  • Interview applicants, select and conduct training sessions.
  • Handle performance reviews for artist

Matchmove RotoAnim Supervisor

Moving Picture Company (MPC)
Bangalore, India
02.2010 - 11.2017
  • Supervised a sizable team.
  • Handling multiple shows across multiple sites.
  • Constant interaction with CG supervisors across multiple sites regarding the brief and the ideal way to approach the project.
  • Involve in working with external vendors and quality control of outsourced materials.
  • An active member of MPC Academy, which is a work intro program for junior candidates.

Intern Tracking Artist

Paprikass Animation Studio
Bangalore, India
10.2009 - 02.2010
  • Red Dead Redemption (Rockstar Games) - Tracked the detail seen in the recorded video which is analyzed by Image Metrics, a 3D facial animation, and Virtual Try-on company, and mapped onto a computer-generated 3D model, including the detailed movements of teeth, tongue, lips, and eyes.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Applied Arts

DMS-LKMS, KSOU
Mysore
01.2012

Diploma in Animation and Visual effects -

FRAMEBOXX
Bangalore
01.2009

Skills

  • Skill: Camera Tracking, Object Tracking, Body Tracking (RotoAnimation), Geometry building for matchmove, basic Nuke compositing
  • Software: 3dequalizer, Boujou, Maya, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Nuke, Mesh Lab, Rv Review Tool

Websites

References

  • Puja Parikh, Global Head of RPM, Double Negative, +91 984553344
  • Durai Babu, Head of Camera Tracking at Double Negative, +91 9731656774

Filmography - IMDB Profile

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4183858/

Accomplishments

  • Received the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award in 2011 by Technicolor/MPC

Timeline

Lead Tracker

Framestore
10.2021 - Current

Matchmove Supervisor

VfxPick
05.2020 - 09.2021

Matchmove RotoAnim Lead

Mill Film
10.2019 - 04.2020

Assistant Head of Matchmove Department

Double Negative (DNEG)
12.2017 - 09.2019

Matchmove RotoAnim Supervisor

Moving Picture Company (MPC)
02.2010 - 11.2017

Intern Tracking Artist

Paprikass Animation Studio
10.2009 - 02.2010

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Applied Arts

DMS-LKMS, KSOU

Diploma in Animation and Visual effects -

FRAMEBOXX

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