get to know me

WHO AM I ?
I’m Kambiz Taheri and I’m a multi-disciplined Lookdev artist, Compositor and software guru with over 6 years of experience working in broadcast, film and video.
 

WHAT DO I DO ?
As a generalist I tackle 
almost all aspects of
 post production of 3D animation, visual effects or compositing.
 

HOW DO I DO IT ?
With a wide breadth of software experience using Maya, Nuke, Arnold, Katana, RedShift, Photoshop, After Effects, and many others in production environments.
 

WHERE AM I ?
I live in beautiful capital
Tehran, Iran and I’m currently the Lookdev Supervisor as a freelancer.
 

LAST BReakdowns

experience

2023 - Present

Lighting supervisor at AZAR ANIMATION STUDIO

SEPTEMBER 2023-PRESENT Ι ISTANBUL

I am honored to work as a lighting and rendering supervisor in this studio. And so far I have participated in the production of 3 series. 

2022 - 2023
Look development supervisor at Siyahmarti STUDIOS

JULY 2022-PRESENT Ι ISTANBUL

As the Lookdev supervisor at Siyahmarti, I am responsible for all tasks defining the look of computer-generated creatures or objects to ensure all the art in the film or TV program is consistent.

2016 - 2020
Look development & compositor at Simavfx

JUNE 2017-JAN 2020 Ι TEHRAN

I began my CG journey at this point. Since then, I have successfully appeared in eight movies featuring different visual effects, two animated movies, and over five series with expertise in compositing, lighting, shading, and materials. Perhaps it is now time to move on to the next level.

coordinator at SAfir animation

JAN 2022-JUNE 2022 Ι MOSCOW

I gained my first management experience working on the production of a highly successful animated series in Asia. This experience proved to be extremely valuable as it allowed me to closely and thoroughly understand various departments within the company.

Composite supervisor at VCAST

MAY 2020-AUG 2021 Ι TEHRAN

In my new position as a composite supervisor with one of Iran’s leading content production studios. I am proud to have played a crucial role in the creation of three highly successful movies and two popular TV series that have smashed box office records in Turkey.

 PROFESSOR AT Tehran Institute of Technology

2021 Ι TEHRAN

I feel privileged to have been a teacher for a number of specialized training courses on Maya software for those with an interest in this field. I would like to express my gratitude to the Tehran Institute of Technology for affording me this opportunity at the most prestigious training center in the country.

Freelancer

2021-2022 Ι TEHRAN

I started my new journey by freelancing for multiple studios and independent clients, both local and international. Throughout this period, I explored various aspects of the CG industry, including architectural visualization, TV, and broadcast.

AWARDS

SOFtware

VFX

I have experience in completing films and series that involve keying, look development, compositing, effects, removals, color grading, 3D lighting, and simulations. Additionally, I offer VFX supervision and assistance during pre-production meetings and on set.

ANIMATION

Through collaborating on over 8 animated projects, including movies, TV shows, and advertisements, I have gained a broad understanding of lighting and rendering. I have also been successful in bringing directors' creative visions to life. My technical expertise in utilizing rendering engines can aid in creating captivating visuals that draw in audiences.

3D

With years of experience in 3D content creation, I can handle any project from modeling and texturing to lighting, rendering, and fluid dynamics simulations with speed and quality.

MOTION GRAPHICS

My experience in motion graphics and typography spans from TV show title sequences to corporate logo animations and commercial end tags in 2D and 3D.

TECHNICAL

Artists come to me whenever they have questions, need help, or are unsure of how to proceed. As a studio supervisor, I ensure that everything runs efficiently.

MANAGEMENT

As a supervisor, I have extensive experience managing and supervising teams. I project manage tasks, handle schedules, coordinate with other departments, and design workflows to ensure everything runs smoothly.

what about education ?

I was drawn to the intersection of art and engineering, which led me to pursue a bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering at Tehran Azad University. While there, I honed my skills in rendering and eventually transitioned to the animation and visual effects industry. I’m thrilled with the path I’ve chosen and excited to see where it takes me.

  • Bachelor of Architecture Engineering, Azad University of Tehran.
  • Maya modeling and lighting course certificate of the Tehran Institute of technology.
  • Animation package instructor.
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