VARADHANA MOGERI
Pipeline Technical Director
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A Visionary Pipeline TD and Artist
Unlocking the Potential of VFX
I am a seasoned Pipeline Technical Director with a rich tapestry of experience, having woven my path through prestigious studios such as Animal Logic, MPC, and Legend 3D. My journey has traversed the realms of editing, tracking, rotoAnim, layout, animation, matchmove, and compositing. This dynamic voyage has forged my expertise in the Maya Python API and Nuke Python API, making me a beacon of technical prowess in the world of visual effects.
Collaborative Problem Solver
My career has been marked by seamless collaboration with Technical Directors, Production Supervisors, and VFX Supervisors, where I have played a pivotal role in creating, nurturing, and advancing production pipelines. My commitment extends beyond the technical realm; I provide unwavering support to artists, troubleshooting and debugging production issues with finesse.
Elevating Artistry and Efficiency
One of my true passions lies in crafting tools and procedures that elevate the artistry and efficiency of our projects. I'm not merely a technician; I am an artist at heart. My ability to infuse a keen visual aesthetic into the pipeline bolsters storytelling, ensuring that every frame is a masterpiece.
The Journey from Artist to TD
My journey commenced as an artist, honing my skills at Rhythm & Hues, an illustrious starting point for my career. I spent three impactful years at MPC Bangalore, evolving from a junior artist to a Senior Artist. Yet, my hunger for knowledge and growth led me down a different path. In my fourth year, I embarked on a journey into Python, nurtured by the pyCurious in-house training program. This transformation was pivotal. With newfound skills, I embarked on a parallel track, unofficially taking on the mantle of a Pipeline TD.
Sharing Knowledge, Inspiring Growth
My commitment to knowledge sharing led me to become a Trainer's Assistant, guiding the next generation through the pyCurious program. This experience was immensely rewarding, fueling my passion for technical direction and mentoring others.
The Genesis of Pipeline TD
The foundation of my career was laid at Rhythm & Hues, where I learned the ropes of Matchmove and RotoAnim. There, we harnessed proprietary software, Voodoo, and I began crafting code snippets to enhance our efficiency. Little did I know that this was the dawn of my illustrious journey as a Pipeline TD.
Continual Growth
In the ever-evolving landscape of CG visual effects and film, I remain steadfast in my commitment to staying at the forefront of innovation. My insatiable curiosity drives me to uncover groundbreaking solutions that are not only efficient but also reusable.
I am always ready to expand my horizons, eager to embrace new challenges, and excited to be a part of a world that blends artistry and technology seamlessly. Welcome to my journey - a fusion of creativity and technical acumen that fuels the magic of visual storytelling.
Work Experience
Sept 2022 - Present
Sept 2020 - Sept 2022
January 2020 - Sept 2020
June 2019 - Dec 2019
Oct 2018 - May 2019
July 2018 - Oct 2018
July 2017 - July 2018
Aug 2013 - July 2017
Mar 2011 - July 2013
May 2010 - July 2010
Feb 2009 - Jun 2009
Oct 2008 - Feb 2009
Jan 2008 - Aug 2008
Oct 2007 - Dec 2007
Oct 2004 - Nov 2005
Pipeline Technical Director
Redefine
London, GB United Kingdom
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providing technical advice and support for artists
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collaborating with R&D developers and senior production supervisors to develop specific new Python tools and workflows
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contributing to the development and constant improvement of the DNEG pipeline
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ensuring requests for new tools are connected with company strategy
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Pipeline Technical director, R&D
Axis Studios
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Develop pipeline tools and processes to meet production needs
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Work with the Head of R&D to design and prioritize production needs
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Ensure tools and processes meet the global pipeline framework and tracking systems
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Test and debug tools and process to ensure stability and usability
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Act as a liaison for communicating technical issues to Production, R&D and IT
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Educate artists on how to work with the pipeline
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Create and update documentation explaining our processes and tools
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Lockdown Times
Self
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India​
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Research on Dlib face Tracking to Maya:
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6638044640564084736/ -
AR App Research on Dlib face Tracking to 3D software
(Blender) - 2.0 (WIP), Maya Env Generator(WIP)
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Performance TD
Animal Logic
Sydney, Australia
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Support, maintaining and development of tools for edit, tracking, rotomation, layout, and animation departments.
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Working with and implementing USD into the pipeline.
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Pipeline Engineer (TD)
Legend 3D
Pune, India
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Support, maintaining and development of tools for rotoscope, prep and comp departments in Nuke and for Matchmove Department in Maya
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I have worked on developing Terminal based UI using curses.
Redesigned the existing stereo pipeline to accommodate VFX assets.
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Software Developer(R&D)
MPC
Bangalore, India​
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product owner of matchbox(An ingestion tool between vendor and in-house pipeline)
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Worked with senior and lead developers to improve and conform tools and workflows to a global roadmap and to emergent show necessities
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Produce documentation and support users in the maintenance phase, and contribute to demonstrations during exploratory phases.
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Assist in the development and maintenance of the VFX pipeline, ensuring the efficient flow of assets and data.
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Collaborate with senior TDs to identify and resolve technical issues during production.
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Provide technical support to artists and troubleshoot software-related issues.
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Participate in sprint planning and independently estimate the effort required to complete the tasks assigned to you by the Lead
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Document and communicate solutions to common technical challenges.
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Effectively and autonomously breakdown assigned stories/tasks into actionable steps.
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Execute on assigned tasks with minimal supervision
Pipeline TD
MPC
Bangalore, India​
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Support, maintaining and development of tools for matchmove and rotoAnim Departments in Maya
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Senior Matchmove and rotoAnim Artist
MPC
Bangalore, India​​
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Movies I have worked/involved with 26 movie projects with 13 credited
for more info: http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/person/12839984%7C0/Vardhana-Mogeri/filmography.html
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Matchmove TD
Rhythm & Hues Studios
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Life Of Pi (credited) R.I.P.D Seventh Son (credited) Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters
3D Animation Lecturer
Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Pvt Ltd
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Teaching and supervising students of Visual Effects and Computer Animation
3D Animator
Snapi Animation Studios
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Junk yard junction
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Sugreeva the warrior
3D Animator
Frameboxx incubation center
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Nano
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Scrable(Scrabble advertising pvt ltd)
3D Animator & Rigger
Rascom Animation Studios
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company show reel
3d Modeler & Texture Artist
Animatrix Studios
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company showreel
Technical Support Engineer
HP
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gave assistance for HP, compaq laptops