Top Talent like Nikhat are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.
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Nikhat Arzu

Video & Animation Designer • New York, NY, US
Compositing
Video Editing
Visual Lighting
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Photoshop
Photography
Unreal Engine
Visual Effects
Autodesk Maya
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Full-Time Roles
Visual Effects Professional | Master's in Psychology
With a Master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Indira Gandhi National Open University and a Bachelor's Degree in 3D Animation and Visual Effects from Maya Academy Of Advanced Cinematics, I have a diverse educational background. My professional journey includes roles such as Lighting TD at DNEG, Lighting Artist at Technicolor Games, Lighting & Compositing Artist at Technicolor, and Lighting Artist at Halo Media Works and After Studio. In these positions, I have honed my skills in creating lighting setups for VFX shots, utilizing industry-standard software for dynamic lighting effects, and developing high-quality lighting and compositing solutions for animation films and series. I have a proven track record of troubleshooting technical challenges and collaborating effectively with creative teams. My passion for lighting and visual effects is evident in my commitment to staying updated on industry trends and techniques.

Projects

IMDB credits

Explore my experience in the entertainment world by visiting my IMDb profile! Discover the projects I've contributed to

Work History

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Lighting TD

DNEGCreate lighting setups for VFX shots and sequences. Conducted comprehensive research on authentic lighting scenarios and techniques. Proactively identified and resolved technical hurdles associated with lighting and rendering. Troubleshoot and problem-solve lighting issues to meet project deadlines and quality standards. Maintain consistency in lighting across shots and sequences and Stay updated on industry trends and techniques. Communicate effectively with supervisors and colleagues to understand and execute creative visions.
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Lighting Artist

Technicolor GamesMar 2020 - Jun 2022 • 2 yrs 4 mosUtilized industry-standard software and techniques to create dynamic and realistic lighting effects, such as dynamic shadows, volumetric lighting and global illumination. Illuminate game environments and assets to enhance visual quality and gameplay experience. Optimize lighting for performance and technical constraints.
T

Lighting & compositing Artist

TechnicolorDec 2018 - Feb 2020 • 1 yr 3 mosDeveloped and executed high-quality lighting and compositing solutions for multiple animation films and series. Utilized industry-leading software, such as Autodesk Maya and Nuke to create realistic lighting effects, shadows and reflections.
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Lighting Artist

Halo Media WorksJan 2018 - Nov 2018 • 11 mosDesigned and executed CG lighting and shading setups. Conducted research for realistic lighting scenarios. Resolved technical challenges and improving pipeline stability. Collaborated effectively with the creative team as a single lighting Artist in the whole Department.
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Lighting Artist

After StudioAug 2016 - Dec 2017 • 1 yr 5 mosIlluminated VFX shots, ensuring seamless integration with live-action elements. Applied lighting techniques to enhance the visual impact and realism of scenes.

Education

I

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Master's degree, Industrial and Organizational Psychology2020 - 2022
M

Maya Academy Of Advanced Cinematics

Bachelor's Degree in 3d Animation and visual Effects, Animation, Interactive Technology, Lighting2012 - 2015

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Visual Effects Professional | Master's in Psychology
With a Master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Indira Gandhi National Open University and a Bachelor's Degree in 3D Animation and Visual Effects from Maya Academy Of Advanced Cinematics, I have a diverse educational background. My professional journey includes roles such as Lighting TD at DNEG, Lighting Artist at Technicolor Games, Lighting & Compositing Artist at Technicolor, and Lighting Artist at Halo Media Works and After Studio. In these positions, I have honed my skills in creating lighting setups for VFX shots, utilizing industry-standard software for dynamic lighting effects, and developing high-quality lighting and compositing solutions for animation films and series. I have a proven track record of troubleshooting technical challenges and collaborating effectively with creative teams. My passion for lighting and visual effects is evident in my commitment to staying updated on industry trends and techniques.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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Top Talent like Nikhat are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Nikhat Arzu

Video & Animation Designer • New York, NY, US
Compositing
Video Editing
Visual Lighting
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Photoshop
Photography
Unreal Engine
Visual Effects
Autodesk Maya
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Full-Time Roles

Projects

IMDB credits

Explore my experience in the entertainment world by visiting my IMDb profile! Discover the projects I've contributed to

Work History

D

Lighting TD

DNEGCreate lighting setups for VFX shots and sequences. Conducted comprehensive research on authentic lighting scenarios and techniques. Proactively identified and resolved technical hurdles associated with lighting and rendering. Troubleshoot and problem-solve lighting issues to meet project deadlines and quality standards. Maintain consistency in lighting across shots and sequences and Stay updated on industry trends and techniques. Communicate effectively with supervisors and colleagues to understand and execute creative visions.
T

Lighting Artist

Technicolor GamesMar 2020 - Jun 2022 • 2 yrs 4 mosUtilized industry-standard software and techniques to create dynamic and realistic lighting effects, such as dynamic shadows, volumetric lighting and global illumination. Illuminate game environments and assets to enhance visual quality and gameplay experience. Optimize lighting for performance and technical constraints.
T

Lighting & compositing Artist

TechnicolorDec 2018 - Feb 2020 • 1 yr 3 mosDeveloped and executed high-quality lighting and compositing solutions for multiple animation films and series. Utilized industry-leading software, such as Autodesk Maya and Nuke to create realistic lighting effects, shadows and reflections.
H

Lighting Artist

Halo Media WorksJan 2018 - Nov 2018 • 11 mosDesigned and executed CG lighting and shading setups. Conducted research for realistic lighting scenarios. Resolved technical challenges and improving pipeline stability. Collaborated effectively with the creative team as a single lighting Artist in the whole Department.
A

Lighting Artist

After StudioAug 2016 - Dec 2017 • 1 yr 5 mosIlluminated VFX shots, ensuring seamless integration with live-action elements. Applied lighting techniques to enhance the visual impact and realism of scenes.

Education

I

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Master's degree, Industrial and Organizational Psychology2020 - 2022
M

Maya Academy Of Advanced Cinematics

Bachelor's Degree in 3d Animation and visual Effects, Animation, Interactive Technology, Lighting2012 - 2015

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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