Clifton Phachanla
Lighting Artist/Compositor - Toronto, CA
ok.clifton@gmail.com
Reel Breakdown
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"True and the Rainbow Kingdom"
Guru Studio
Lighting, Compositing
Maya, Redshift, Nuke
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"Paw Patrol" Guru Studio
Lighting
Maya, V-Ray
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"Justin Time" Guru Studio
Compositing
Nuke, After Effects
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"Mudpit" Guru Studio
Lighting
Mach Studio Pro
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"Hoodwinked Too!" Starz Animation
Textured set and characters
Modeled mountains
Maya, Photoshop, Bodypaint, Mudbox
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"Traces of Joy" Freelance
Lighting
Maya, V-Ray
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"Angry Birds Marketing" Rovio
Textured and modeled cave set
Textured and modeled accessories
Maya, Arnold, Photoshop, Zbrush, Mudbox
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"Helmets" Freelance
Modeling, Texturing, Lighting
Maya, Photoshop, Bodypaint, Mental Ray
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"Traditional Art" Personal
Oil Paint
Skills
- Maya
- 3DS Max
- Nuke
- After Effects
- ZBrush
- V-Ray
- Mental Ray
- Arnold
- Redshift
- Unreal
- Lighting and Compositing
- Texturing
- Modeling
- MEL Scripting
Experience
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Guru Studio
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Lighting Supervisor
March 2022 – Current
Toronto, Canada
• Lighting supervisor for TV series "Mecha Builders," season 1
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Lighting Artist
Jun 2021 – Feb 2022 (9 months)
Toronto, Canada
• Lighting artist for TV series "Mecha Builders," season 1
Anima Vitae
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Asset Artist
Jun 2020 – present
Helsinki, Finland
• For TV series Moominvalley, season 3
• Created proxy models and rigs for props and environments Self Employed
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3D Artist/Compositor
Aug 2016 – May 2020 (3 years 3 months)
Helsinki, Finland
• Provided 3D assets and compositing services for commercials, television, and gaming
• Clients include Aalto University and Rovio Anima Vitae
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Asset Artist
Jan 2018 – May 2019 (1 year 5 months)
Helsinki, Finland
• For TV series Moominvalley, season 1 and 2
• Created proxy models and rigs for props and environments -
Guru Studio
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Lighting/Compositing Supervisor
May 2016 – Aug 2016 (4 months)
Toronto, Canada
• Lighting and compositing supervisor for Netflix series "True and the Rainbow Kingdom," season 1
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Compositing Supervisor
Jul 2014 – Mar 2016 (1 year 9 months)
Toronto, Canada
• Compositing supervisor for TV series “Shimmer and Shine,” season 1 and "Justin Time," season 3
• Composited key shots to define look for each episode
• Worked closely with director to ensure compositing enhanced composition and storytelling
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Lighting Supervisor
Nov 2012 – Jan 2014 (1 year 3 months)
Toronto, Canada
• Oversaw lighting department for TV series “Paw Patrol," season 1
• Troubleshot problematic shots and modified mel scripts to automate tasks -
Compositing Supervisor
Feb 2012 – Nov 2012 (10 months)
Toronto, Canada
• Compositing supervisor for Emmy nominated TV series “Justin Time,” season 2
• Managed a team of 3 and composited an episode on a weekly basis Pipeline Studios Inc
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Lighter
Aug 2011 – Feb 2012 (7 months)
Oakville, Canada
• Lighter for Emmy winning TV series “Bubble Guppies,” season 2
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Guru Studio
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Lighting Supervisor
Nov 2010 – Jul 2011 (9 months)
Toronto, Canada
• Oversaw lighting department for TV series “Mudpit,” season 1
• Established key lighting for sets and built character light rigs
• Problem-solved rendering issues
• Reviewed and approved renders to maintain quality standards Pipeline Studios Inc
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Lead Lighter
Feb 2010 – Oct 2010 (9 months)
Oakville, Canada
• Lead lighter for TV series “Chuck The Truck,” season 1
• Duties also included texturing sets and props
• Collaborated in R&D to establish look of the show
• Aided modeling department in early stages of character modeling
• Streamlined rendering process by creating additional mel scripts -
Lighter
Jan 2009 – Jan 2010 (1 year 1 month)
Oakville, Canada
• Lighter for Emmy nominated TV series “The Backyardigans,” season 4
Starz Animation
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Surfacing Artist
Jul 2008 – Dec 2008 (6 months)
Toronto, Canada
• Texture/surfacing artist for feature film “Hoodwinked Too! Hood Vs Evil”
Pipeline Studios Inc
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Lighter
Jul 2007 – Apr 2008 (10 months)
Oakville, Canada
• Lighter for Emmy winning TV series “The Backyardigans,” season 3
Smiley Guy Studios
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Modeler/Texture/Lighting Artist
May 2005 – Jul 2007 (2 years 3 months)
Toronto, Canada
• Created 3d sets for TV series “Odd Job Jack,” seasons 2, 3, and 4
Education
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Sheridan College
Post Graduate Certificate, Computer Animation
2004 - 2005
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Sheridan College
Diploma, Interpretive Illustration
2001 - 2004
