R. Maheshwar Rao
Hyderabad
Summary
Creative Photographer offering expertise in photography sales and marketing, customer service and project management. Talented at various photography styles, identifying client needs and providing innovative suggestions. Practiced in on-location shoots, studio set-ups and equipment maintenance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Phographer
Oneglint
08.2023 - Current
- Led the photography teams in most of the Top marathons which happens in the country. Exceeded the requirement in terms of quality and quantity.
- I have been leading the imagery team in terms of covering major events at Corporate companies like Amazon, IIFA awards, Dr.Reddy and other International schools in Hyderabad.
- Utilized advanced lighting techniques to create visually striking images across different genres of photography.
- Managed photography equipment inventory, ensuring proper maintenance and timely upgrades when needed.
- Assisted clients in conceptualizing their vision for photo sessions, resulting in images that exceeded expectations.
- I have been responsible for creating mugshots for senior panel members in the Pharmacy and IT sectors. This role involved setting up backdrops, designing lighting rigs, shooting, editing, and ensuring timely delivery with high quality.
Entrepreneur
Makart Photography
01.2013 - Current
- Creator and Owner of Makart Photography and Videography: Maintain a team of adept photographers and videographers, Focus on creating artistic wedding photography, Create cinematic teasers with high-end cameras, Frame candid videography production starting from storyboarding, planning, shooting and video editing
- Established a successful startup by researching market opportunities, creating a business plan, and securing funding.
Senior Texturing Artist
Cosmos Maya
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Ensuring and delivering the desired results for the project "The Adventures of Leonardo Da Vinci".
- I utilized advanced tools such as Substance Painter, Mari, Maya 2022, and image-based software like Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- I served as the bridge between my clients and the team in India, facilitating communication and coordination. This role showcased my effectiveness as a team player and a skilled coordinator.
Mid Texturing Artist
MPC
11.2017 - 10.2018
- Responsible for the textures for the list of feature films: Noelle 2019, One and only Ivan 2020, Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Senior Texturing Artist
Xentrix Studio
04.2017 - 11.2017
- Responsible for the textures for the web series Ninjago Lego
Senior 3D Artist
Next Education India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2010 - 04.2017
- Technical Responsibilities: To deliver photo-realistic quality, Lighting and Composting of renders to final, Work on aggressive schedules and strive to exceed expectations, Lead a team of 6 artists of various skill levels, First point of contact for all color troubleshooting issues, Conduct cross-training along with Lighting and Modeling Teams, Build communication with Leads and Supervisors in all other stages in pipeline and serve as a point of contact for Texturing & Quality needs and issues, Texturing organic and non-organic models, Manage quick turnaround of projects, Collaborate to develop stereoscopic 3D outputs, Sole product photographer and videographer in the organization, Skin shading specialist and light rig
Freelance Projects
Personal Works
01.2010 - 11.2016
- Worked on extrapolation of 2D Autocad drawings to sense placement of solar panels post installation, Conducted one-day workshops on 2D and 3D Animation in Universities, Designed environment for a Tamil movie 'Moondru Naatkal' titling, Created a prototype model for '10 lounge' pub in Secunderabad that involves modeling, texturing and lighting, Designed cafeteria in 'Devi Cinemax Complex' mall in Chennai through Progress Interiors
3D Faculty
Arena Multimedia
07.2009 - 01.2010
- Created a new syllabus to rejuvenate an old curriculum, Introduced elements in the classroom that would assist in job placement of students, Taught students of different skill sets and fields of study a variety of aspects and tools of animation
Marketing Support Executive
Ferrari Videos
06.2008 - 01.2009
- Solely handled all types of design-related tasks in the organization, Designed catalogs for Panasonic Accessories and Khadi soap products - pan India, Fabricated Panasonic headphone stands displayed in music stores, Involved in cost negotiation with printers and engineering fabricators
Education
BSc. Visual Communication (Electronic Media - Distance Education) -
Bharathiar University
Coimbatore, India04.2014
Diploma in Animation -
Image Animation Institute
Chennai04.2009
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering, India
SRM Polytechnic
Chennai, India07.2005
Skills
- Production Planning
- Storyboard Creation
- Event Planning
- Photorealistic Lighting
- A lifelong pursuit of drawing, photography, and digital painting
- A result-oriented professional with over 8 years of experience in the animation industry
- Awarded the Best Performer in Next Education Pvt Ltd
- Team player with strong attention to detail and leadership skills
- Handled multiple priorities with a bias for action and a genuine interest in professional development
- Facilitating focused-group discussions with stakeholders of the organization to gather project requirements (Visual Story Board)
- Involved in the allocation of tasks to animators in different teams by negotiating and establishing deadlines
- Actively take part in Look and Development of the project
- Assessing the quality of the output, suggesting changes (if any), and making cosmetic changes (if any) before rolling out the final output
- Handled projects that involved real-time video incorporated into the 3D environment (Made characters to act in Green matt, incorporating into the 3D environment to create an interactive visual)
- Took ownership to shoot real-time footage and textures from various places in the natural environment and made use of it in the production pipe
- Built a strong team by training them for the eye for detail in photography, created a plan for a 10days trip to capture the best textures possible in the natural environment
- Studio Photography Expertise
- Expert Photo Editing
- Event Photography Experience
- Fashion Photography Knowledge
- Art Direction Experience
- Sports Photography Expertise
- Portrait Photography Expertise
- Photo Editing
Languages
English
Tamil
Marathi
Hindi
Telugu
Malayalam
Texturinglookdevshowreel
https://youtu.be/T2Va_mKdSUE
Softwareproficiencies
- Maya 2016
- Substance Painter
- Mari
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Lightroom 5
- Adobe premier
- Adobe Flash
- 3DS Max 2009
Technicalresponsibilities
- To deliver photo-realistic quality
- Lighting and Composting of renders to final
- Work on aggressive schedules and strive to exceed expectations
- Lead a team of 6 artists of various skill levels
- First point of contact for all color troubleshooting issues
- Conduct cross-training along with Lighting and Modeling Teams
- Build communication with Leads and Supervisors in all other stages in pipeline and serve as a point of contact for Texturing & Quality needs and issues
- Texturing organic and non-organic models
- Manage quick turnaround of projects
- Collaborate to develop stereoscopic 3D outputs
- Sole product photographer and videographer in the organization
- Skin shading specialist and light rig
Workexperience2
- 3D Faculty, Arena Multimedia, 07/2009, 2010
- Marketing Support Executive, Ferrari Videos, 06/2008, 2009
Entrepreneurship
Presently being an Entrepreneur., MAKART PHOTOGRAPHY, It all started, in 2013, as a hobby to freeze the best moments of life, which turned into a passion, and now a passionate profession. I have been carrying forward the legacy of photography from my grandfather's time to the present generation. I believe that it runs in our blood. I am a known candid photographer in India and have a great interest in capturing the subtleties of life. Now we as a team enjoy clicking the big Indian weddings, as it is this event that gives a treat to a photographer's lens, with a myriad of colors and richness. I would like to click unconventional pictures. Most of our work of art has an unsurpassed sense of conception. Now I have built a team which is well-trained, committed, and experienced.
Freelanceprojects
- Worked on extrapolation of 2D Autocad drawings to sense placement of solar panels post installation
- Conducted one-day workshops on 2D and 3D Animation in Universities
- Designed environment for a Tamil movie 'Moondru Naatkal' titling
- Created a prototype model for '10 lounge' pub in Secunderabad that involves modeling, texturing and lighting
- Designed cafeteria in 'Devi Cinemax Complex' mall in Chennai through Progress Interiors
Personal Qualifications
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, SRM Polytechnic, Kattankulathur, 2005
- Diploma in Animation, Image Animation Institute, Chennai, 2009
- BSc. Visual Communication (Electronic Media - Distance Education), Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 2014
Other hobbies are making short films, playing basketball, cycling and gardening.
Being creative has always driven me in various directions, and I embrace that flow during my free time. I have acted in five feature films, shot an ad for a water purifier, and produced four short films. I also enjoy staying fit by playing basketball for a local club. Additionally, I find music, gardening, and cycling to be forms of meditation that help me stay calm and make important decisions.
Timeline
Senior Phographer
Oneglint
08.2023 - Current
Senior Texturing Artist
Cosmos Maya
10.2022 - 08.2023
Mid Texturing Artist
MPC
11.2017 - 10.2018
Senior Texturing Artist
Xentrix Studio
04.2017 - 11.2017
Entrepreneur
Makart Photography
01.2013 - Current
Senior 3D Artist
Next Education India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2010 - 04.2017
Freelance Projects
Personal Works
01.2010 - 11.2016
3D Faculty
Arena Multimedia
07.2009 - 01.2010
Marketing Support Executive
Ferrari Videos
06.2008 - 01.2009
BSc. Visual Communication (Electronic Media - Distance Education) -
Bharathiar University
Diploma in Animation -
Image Animation Institute
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering, India
SRM Polytechnic
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