Brian Shray Naveen
Brian Shray Naveen
Lead Lighting Artist
Vancouver, Canada

Malaysia-born 3D Artist with a Diploma in Digital Animation from The One Academy and a BA(Hons) in Animation, Motion Design and Visual Effects from the Institute of Technology Tralee, Ireland.

My first job was in 2014, as a Jr. Lighter/Compositor and I have since worked on numerous projects where I contributed my skills in Modelling, Texturing, Lighting & Compositing. I have previously resided and worked in Malaysia, Ireland, Australia but currently I am based in Vancouver, Canada working as a Lead Lighting & Compositing Artist

My greatest strengths are the ability to adapt to new environments, taking direction easily and also possessing effective communication skills. Aside from working on challenging and fulfilling projects, my goal is to be part of a talented team that helps me grow as an artist and a person.

If you're interested in working with me, message me via Artstation or e-mail

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Skills

3D ModellingTexturingLightingCompositing

Software proficiency

Maya
Maya
Arnold
Arnold
V-Ray
V-Ray
Nuke
Nuke
Photoshop
Photoshop
After Effects
After Effects
RenderMan
RenderMan
Katana
Katana
Redshift
Redshift

Reel

Experience

  • Lead Lighting & Compositing at Icon Creative Studio
    Vancouver, CA
    February 2023 - Present

    Project : Wondla | Season 1 & 2 - (TV Series)

    Rocket Club - (TV Series/Feature Film)

    Charlie the Wonderdog - (Feature Film)

    UNANNOUNCED | Disney - (Short Film)

    UNANNOUNCED | Disney - (TV Series)

    • Work together with Leads/Supes and HoD of various Departments to help set the expected standard for final outputs.

    • Provide creative and technical directions for artists to incorporate into the lighting process.

    • Oversee artists and provide guidance with troubleshooting technical and creative roadblocks.

    • Continually liaise with Production regarding task assignments and schedules.

  • Key Lighting Artist at MPC - formerly Mr. X
    Adelaide, AU
    October 2021 - February 2023

    Project : AntMan & The Wasp : Quantumania | Marvel - (Feature Film)

    Secret Headquarters | Paramount+ - (Feature Film)

    Strays | Universal Pictures - (Feature Film)

    Joe vs Carole - (TV Series)

    RISE | Disney+ - (Feature Film)

    • Use creative and technical knowledge to light shots and sequences, primarily for VFX integration in to live action plates or full CG shots.

    • Responsible for managing shots through the lighting and rendering pipeline, including the handover of work to the compositing team.

    • Required to set up or work with existing light rigs whilst being able to optimize and troubleshoot lighting and rendering problems.

    • Working closely with CG Supervisors/Leads, to determine best approaches to solve 3D challenges and develop final looks.

    • Operate with a katana > renderman pipeline

  • Lighting & Compositing Lead at Blue-Zoo Animation Studio
    London
    January 2021 - September 2021

    Project : The Adventures of Paddington | Season 2 - (TV Series)

    • Produce Master/Key shots for light rig reference and propagation prior to start of new episodes.

    • Provide creative and technical directions for artists to incorporate into the lighting process.

    • Oversee artists output and review the work before submission for Supervisor review.

    • Continually liaise with Production regarding task assignments and schedules.

  • Lighting & Compositing Supervisor at Giant Animation
    Dublin, Ireland
    January 2020 - January 2021

    • Promoted to manage and oversee all lighting and compositing leads and their teams.

    • Maintain consistency between shot lighting and compositing across a given sequence/episode.

    • Effectively meet any daily quotas set out in advance by Production.

    • Work to optimize in-house pipeline, workflow and tools.

  • Lighting & Compositing Lead at Giant Animation
    Dublin, Ireland
    June 2019 - November 2019

    • Provide creative and technical directions for artists to incorporate into the lighting process.

    • Oversee “dailies” output and review work with the artists before submission for Supervisor review.

    • Continually liaise with Production regarding task assignments and schedules.

  • 3D Artist at LemonSky Games & Animation
    Selangor, Malaysia
    December 2015 - February 2018

    Project : Astrolology - (TV Mini-series)

    Fortune Cat - (Feature Film)

    God Eater - (Ingame Cinematic)

    Ichy Yaya Dada - (Short Film)

    Ucool Heroes Arena - (Game Cinematic/Advert)

    Need For Speed - (Promotional Key Art)

    • Work under the guidance of the Supervisor to achieve desired level of quality.

    • Utilize 3D Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, Compositing techniques to create visual elements.

    • Using post production tools to bring the right mood to the renders depending on client critiques.

    • Assist in creation of company IP and developing compositing workflows for outsource studio.

  • Motion Graphic Designer at Freelance
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    May 2015 - November 2015

    • Worked remotely for an Event Management Company

    • Meeting up with client for job requirement, discussing show/event flow sequence

    • Production of visuals for LED wall and projectors to be played on cue during events

    • Onsite management of visual setup during event.

  • Jr. Lighter | Compositor at LemonSky Games & Animation
    Selangor, Malaysia
    April 2014 - April 2015

    Project : Bubble Bath Bay - (TV Series)

    • Carry out shot-level lighting and compositing tasks to meet pre-established standards

    • Provide consistent “dailies” output and review work with the director,supervisor and leads

    • Tasked to lead a team, taking on full episodes and delivering daily/weekly quota targets

    • Effectively work as part of a larger team structure