3D Lighting Artist and Photographer with over 5 years of experience in Aimation and Film industry in India and Melbourne.
Bhavpreet Kaur Ghai
Objective
To attain through hard work, dedication and knowledge, my best potential
and to achieve the greatest successes - which must be built upon the solid foundation of integrity and respect for human values. To enrich my knowledge increasingly and keep abreast with the changing times.
About myself
Born on 1st Oct 1981, I belong to a family with a strong emphasis on education and family values. I enjoy meeting people and maintain good inter-personal relationships. I am persevering until the task on hand is accomplished.My strengths:
* Fast production focused
* A good team player.
* Possess good foresight and planning ability.
* Have good imagination and a creative mind.
* Can accept challenges and enjoy working in difficult environment.
Work Experience
1 HOD Lighting and Photography departments at FX school, Mumbai, India.
2 Film producer/Writer/Director at the Frankston Art Centre (Melbourne)
Year of Production: 2008
Written, Directed and Produced a short film ‘Awaken’, is now being shown at various film festivals travelling throughout Australia, Italy and other international destinations.
3 Freelance project at HIPS Pty Ltd (Melbourne)
Year of Production: 2008
Client: Benetas
Position: Camera & Production Assistant on a series of 7 documentaries for Benetas old age homes.
4 UTV Software Communications Ltd., Mumbai, India
Projects worked for Nov 2005-Dec 2006
1. Tripping The Rift
Year of Production: 2005
Client: Cinegroupe, Canada.
Nature of Job: A bold 3D show aired on the Sci Fi channel.
2. Magic Cellar
Year of Production: 2005
Nature of Job: Animated series for South Africa, 22 episodes, 20 minutes each.
3. Kong - Return to the Jungle
Year of Production: 2005
Client: BKN, Canada
Nature of Job: Animated movie of 80 minutes and a series.
4. Freej
Year of Production: 2005
Client: Dubai Media City telecast on Dubai City
Nature of Job: Series of seventeen short episodes of 15 minutes each
5. Christmas Carol
Year of Production: 2006
Client: BKN, Canada
Nature of Job: DVD production
5 Maya Entertainment Ltd., Mumbai, India http://www.mayaent.com
Maya Entertainment is the major Animation Studios of India that has delivered various 3d animation projects and special effects for feature films.
Projects worked for Jan 2004- Nov 2005
1. The Tale of Jack Frost
Year of Production: 2004
Client: Zoo Group International. UK, for BBC1
Nature of Job: 30 minute Christmas special
2. Two hairy Dogs
Year of Production: 2004
Client: Zoo Group International for Nickelodeon. UK
Nature of Job: A Pilot project for Nickelodeon of 4 Episodes.
3. Tronji
Year of Production: 2005
Client: Zoo Group UK for Ragdoll Entertainment
Nature of Job: 30 x 11¡¨ preschool series in HD for BBC UK
4. The Neopets
Year of Production: 2005
Client: Visionscape Interactive, USA for Sony Computer Entertainment America.
Nature of Job: A 55 minute Game Cinematics for Neopets, with CG fur and cloth
5. World Series of Poker
Year of Production: 2004
Client: Visionscape Interactive. USA, for Activision
Nature of Job: 3 minutes of pre-rendered Game Cinematic
6. Chanukah
Year of Production: 2005
Client: Tigar-Hare Studios, USA
Nature of Job: A 20 minute Holiday Special TV show for Chanukah (Jewish festival) aired on a public TV station in the USA.
7. Golden Eye 2 ¡VRogue Agent
Year of Production: 2004
Client: Tigar-Hare Studios, USA, for Electronic Arts
Nature of Job: Pre-rendered Game Cinematic
Jobs undertaken: Lighting, Rendering, Texturing, Modeling
Software used: 3dsmax, Maya, Aftereffects, Final Cut Pro
Education
Degree - College/Univ. - Year
Masters of Creative Media, specialization in Animation and Interactive Media
- RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria-2008
Certificate in 3D Softwares, Video Editing, Effects - MAYA Academy, India - 2004
Certificate in Photography & Sculpture - Triveni Kala Sangam, India - 2003
Bachelor of Arts - Delhi University, India - 2002
Diploma in Advertising and Graphic design - Apeejay Institute Of Design, India - 2001
AISSCE, C.B.S.E. Board Summer Fields School, India - 1999
AISSE, C.B.S.E. Board Summer Fields School, India - 1997
Computer proficiency
Applications: 3ds Max, Maya, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Aftereffects, Adobe Premiere, Flash, SoundPro, Final Cut Pro.
Phone: +91-9833495020
Email: writetobhav@hotmail.com
Mumbai, India