Anburaja Balamurugan

Experience

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  Keed LLC

  Feb 2019 - Jun 2019

  Fix Animator

  • Animated 10-12 background characters in the sequences of the short film "Pure"• Animated shots according to specific directions and methods given by the director

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  Academy of Art University

  Feb 2019 - May 2019

  3D Character Animator

  'Crashed' - 3D Animation Short Film• Collaborated with team members to provide and receive feedback on animation.• Animated shot sequences demonstrate a strong sense of acting and physicality.'Duel' - 3D Animation Short Film• Worked on camera and character layout.• Responsible for creating walk cycle animations.

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  Boiling Point Media | Your Solution for Advertising, Marketing, & Public Relations

  Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  Junior Animator

  • Collaborated on feature films, including A.R.I., Adventures of Rufus: The Fantastic Pet, and Dinosaur World.• Produced believable character animations using both keyframe animation and motion capture. • Co-directed and performed cleanup for motion capture sessions, achieving a daily quota of 100-150 frames.

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  Anamon Studios

  Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

  3D Animator

  • Contributed to the short film Let’s Eat, delivering high-quality, emotionally impactful shot sequences.• Animated shots to layout specifications, maintaining consistent art style and quality.• Incorporated feedback from critiques to continuously improve animation quality.

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  The Third Floor, Inc.

  Apr 2020 - May 2020

  Previz Shot Creator/Animator

  • Created shots illustrating staging, camera movement, and character performance.• Developed a deep understanding of storyboarding, composition, camera mechanics, and lighting.• Collaborated with team members to establish effective production workflows and honed storytelling skills for film, television, and gaming.

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  Coders Data

  Jun 2020 - Sept 2020

  3D Animator

  • Developed engaging 3D animations and e-learning content for Learning Management Systems (LMS).• Designed storyboards for animations and training materials, ensuring clarity and impact.• Manipulated and edited audio and video content using Adobe Premiere Pro.

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  Krikey AI

  Sept 2020 - now

  • Lead the creation and refinement of animation packs, polishing both original and AI-generated animations to a high standard.• Design animation templates and contribute innovative feature ideas for enhanced tool functionality.• Elevate animation quality by developing new hand gestures, facial expressions, and dynamic character movements, providing users with greater creative flexibility.• Develop and produce trailers to showcase tool advancements and animation pack releases. • Developed advanced animation tools to enhance AI-generated animations, achieving polished, seamless results.• Created feature launch trailers and explainer videos, effectively demonstrating the potential of the tool in animation.• Utilized expertise in animation to drive advancements in AI animation technology. • Crafted character animations in Maya and Unity, optimized for Augmented Reality (AR) experiences.• Iterated on new and existing animations to meet technical standards.• Storyboarded, created, and edited in-game cinematic sequences and feature launch trailers.• Collaborated closely with the 3D team on rig optimization and contributed to the development of tools that improved production efficiency.

  • Principal Animator

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Senior Animator

    Jul 2023 - Oct 2024

  • Animator

    Sept 2020 - Jul 2023