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Ravihara Weerathunge

https://ravihara.xyz/

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Kandy, Sri Lanka
Senior Lecturer (Visiting) at British College of Applied Studies
3Ds Max® Beta testing team | 3Ds Max® Charter community member at Autodesk
Freelance CGI Generalist at CABIN
3D tools product designer, Quality assurance, Demo artist at Quadernii Inc.
Studied Interactive Media at South Asian Institute of Technology and Management
Studied at University of Colombo, School of Computing
Studied at University of Colombo, School of Computing
Studied at University of Colombo, School of Computing
Studied Certificate course in 3D Modeling and Animation at University of Colombo, School of Computing
Studied General English, Biology, Physics, Chemistry at Dharmaraja College
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Joined July 18, 2021

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English
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Sinhala
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About
10+ years of experience as a CGI artist and a generalist, working with high-profile clients on high-profile projects on tight deadlines and immense pressure situations. Responsive, Responsible, Flexible, and Dedicated; always open to new challenges. Work experience spanning from TV commercials, TV series to Big Screen. Please check the portfolio website : https://ravihara.xyz/
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British College of Applied Studies
Jan 2016 – Present
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Senior Lecturer (Visiting)
Senior Lecturer for 3D Computer Modeling and Animation, 2D,3D and Time-based Digital Applications subjects.
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Autodesk
Sep 2015 – Present
3Ds Max® Beta testing team | 3Ds Max® Charter community member
(Charter Group members can clearly voice your opinions on the direction of the product before anyone else. This gives the opportunity to discuss and share charter member’s ideas to a selected group of professional colleagues and with designated members of the 3ds Max team, including management. This group is a source of influence and credibility.)
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CABIN
Nov 2014 – Present
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Freelance CGI Generalist
Working on high priority commercials, tv shows, and movies for high profile clients (Honda, Toyota, Softbank, NHK, Disney, etc.) Feature Film Projects Involved: "Terra Formars", Directed by Takashi Miike - 3D Modeler – Digital Doubles, Texturing "Kûkai", Directed by Kaige Chen - Tools Developer, Previz artist, 3D Modeler "We Are Little Zombies", Directed by Makoto Nagahisa - 3D Modeler, Tools Developer "Angel Sign", Directed by Kamila Andini, Masatsugu Asahi, Tsukasa Hôjô, Nonzee Nimibutr, Ken Ochiai, Ham Tran - 3D Modeler "IKKA", Directed by Madhawa Pathirana - VFX Supervisor TV Series Projects Involved: "Parallel Tokyo", NHK - 3D Modeler, Texturing, Simulations, Compositing "Seirei no moribito", NHK - 3D Modeler, Compositor "Tokyo Trial", Netflix - 3D Modeler, Texturing, Tools Developer
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Quadernii Inc.
Jan 2012 – Present
Montreal, Canada
3D tools product designer, Quality assurance, Demo artist
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Autodesk
Nov 2013 – Nov 2014
San Rafael, CA
Presenter for Autodesk Masterclass program (Third-party agreement)
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REP interactive
Apr 2013 – Nov 2013
Los Angeles, United States
Visual Effects Generalist
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Elephant and the Mouse Visual Effects
Oct 2010 – Apr 2012
Colombo, Western
Senior 3D and VFX Artist
3D Animator and Special Effects Producer for Commercial Media Feature Film Projects Involved: "Matha", Directed by Boodee Keerthisena - Lead 3D Modeler, Compositor and VFX Artist. "Kusa - Paba", Directed by Prof. Sunil Ariyarathne - Character TD, Compositor and VFX Artist. "Alone in a Vally" by Boodee Keerthisena - Character Modeler, Compositor and VFX Artist.
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IDM Computer Studies Pvt. Ltd
Mar 2009 – Oct 2010
Colombo, Western
Tutor
Instructor in HND Multimedia and Advanced 3D Animation courses
Education
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South Asian Institute of Technology and Management
Jun 2011 – Dec 2013
Higher National Diploma in Interactive Media, Interactive Media
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University of Colombo, School of Computing
Jul 2009 – Sep 2009
Certificate course in Graphic Design and Creativity Development
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University of Colombo, School of Computing
Jun 2009 – Jul 2009
Certificate course in Digital Video Production
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University of Colombo, School of Computing
Apr 2009 – Jun 2009
Certificate course in Advanced Techniques for Character Modeling, Animation & Reactor Simulation
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University of Colombo, School of Computing
Jan 2009 – Apr 2009
University of Colombo, School of Computing, Certificate course in 3D Modeling and Animation
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Dharmaraja College
Jan 2007 – Jan 2009
GCE Advanced Level Biology, General English, Biology, Physics, Chemistry