Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
Software
Certification
Interests
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Chamath Paranawidana

Director, Producer, VFX And Post Production Specialist
Kuala Lampur
Chamath Paranawidana

Summary

Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant background in film production, direction, content creation and marketing.

Ingenious Creative Head bringing comprehensive hands-on experience in marketing, graphic design and brand development. Exemplary interpersonal and analytical characteristics manage several projects simultaneously. Comprehensive experience leading formation of creative materials and accessories in the challenging creative industry.

Skilled Creative Director adept at overseeing writers, designers and artists to accomplish challenging objectives. Excellent communicator, problem solver and detail-oriented manager proficient in business operations and customer needs.

Overview

21
years of professional experience
1
Certification
2
Language
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Thina Entertainment (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo

Managing Director, Creative Head
01.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Led creative team towards brainstorming ideas, conceptualizing characters and locations, developing stories and producing the first 3D Animated Cartoon Series in Sri Lanka
  • Led creative team for successful visual effects projects in both local and international films and TV Series.
  • Spearheaded successful completion of NFT gallery with 20000 variations.
  • Planned and developed in-house mobile app to launch Augmented Reality come to life 4D story book in line with the original cartoon series in production.

King IT Australia
Brisbane

Digital Content Marketing Manager
01.2018 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Edited and sourced images and videos using Adobe Creative Suite and 3D Studio Max.
  • Managed content distribution to online channels and social media platforms.
  • Collaborated with marketing and design teams to develop and plan site content, layout, and style.
  • Directed content of website by gathering information and integrating data from other departments.
  • Utilized analytics and site metrics to determine areas of improvement.
  • Maintained content marketing calendar to schedule creation and delivery deadlines.
  • Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials, and advertisements for social media.
  • Monitored trends in digital marketing landscape and adjusted strategies accordingly.
  • Tracked and capitalized on emerging industry trends to boost campaign performance.

Prayoga Studio
Colombo

Founder, Producer, Creative Director
01.2010 - 03.2018

Job overview

  • Developed, Produced and Directed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.
  • Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
  • Successfully produced high end Visual Effects for Sri Lankan Movies working with the most senior and veteran Filmmakers.
  • Headed the Post Production Team, Lead Compositor and Editor of all in- house productions using Davinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Nuke, PF Track.
  • Edited motion picture film directed by veteran film director and editor Sumitra Peries.
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
  • Managed campaigns with specific focuses in order to meet customer needs and creative visions.
  • Designed and Conducted Basic to Intermediate Animation and VFX course for Sri Lankan students
  • Planed, organized and hosted the first 3D Animation Conference in Sri Lanka at the Bandaranayaka International Convention Centre. Colombo Sri Lanka. (BMICH) 2015
  • Developed strategic communication and marketing plans.
  • Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.



The Video Team
Colombo

CG Supervisor, CG Compositor, VFX Artist
09.2007 - 12.2009

Job overview

  • Planned and created stunning 3D Content and digital composites through flawless combination of multiple layers.
  • Created, edited and optimized graphics using Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, 3ds Max, Maya.
  • Led team creating and editing motion design using 3ds Max, Maya, Adobe After Effects.
  • Worked closely with marketing to conceptualize visual experiences and engage target audience.
  • Composited computer-generated elements and live action plates using using after effects and Shake
  • Communicated with clients to maintain focus on shared priorities.
  • Partnered with director to assess best approaches for requested shots.
  • Maintained consistency of finished work through careful adjustment of color balance.
  • Achieved production targets consistently by tracking and managing workflow through departments.
  • Met challenging demands of productions by developing cutting-edge effects within tight deadlines.
  • Managed edits in close collaboration with editing team and incorporated required changes into updated designs.

E.A.P. Networks (Pvt) Ltd.
Colombo

Motion Graphics Video Editor
03.2003 - 09.2007

Job overview

  • Utilized Incite, Speed Razor softwares to manipulate, splice, and sync video footage.
  • Reviewed and approved other editors' work to maintain quality of final product.
  • Worked with producers and other team members to meet deadlines.
  • Established and maintained relationships with content providers.
  • Created special effects and transitions to improve overall look and feel of project. using Adobe After Effects and 3ds Max.
  • Developed storyboards and shot lists to plan out shots and sequence for editing.
  • Edited documentary films and television shows to meet desired quality and style.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.

Education

S.Thomas College
Mount Lavinia Sri Lanka

High School Diploma
01.1998 - 12.2001

University Overview

Vice President of Commerce Society 2000

Secretary of Automobile Club 2001

Represented Collage Cricket teams in all age groups including the 1st XI squad in 2000

Represented collage athletics team

Kings Collage of Business Studies
Colombo

from Diploma in Graphics Designing
04.2001

Kings Collage of Business Studies
Colombo

from Diploma in Computer Science
04.2001

Skills

Mentoring and training

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Accomplishments

  • Awarded for Best Visual Effects at Derana lux film awards 2016
  • Awarded for Best Visual Effects at Hiru Golden Film Awards 2017
  • Awarded for Best Visual Effects at Signis Salutation Awards 2017
  • My first short film Klesha received 13 recognitions from international film festivals including

>Winner Best Film World Film Carnival Singapore 2021

>Winner Best Film Druk International Film Awards Bhutan 2021

>Finalist Boden International Film Festival Sweden 2021

>Quarter Finalist at Kuala Lampur International Film Festival 2021

>Honorable Mention Impact Short Film Festival 2021 USA

>Special mention in Asia South East Film Festival

>and 6 other nominations

  • Nominated for Best Film Editor at presidential Film Awards Festival 2020
  • Newly Implemented and became the first elected president of the first Visual Effects Society of Sri Lanka
  • Appointed Member of the curricular development board of National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority of Sri Lanka.(NAITA Sri Lanka)
  • Planned, Organized and Hosted the first Animation Conference in Sri Lanka “MODEL THE FUTURE to ANIMATE YOUR LIFE” 2015 to educate the youth about the future of the creative industry.
  • One of the pioneers in introducing CGI based visual effects to Sri Lankan Cinema.





Additional Information

With over 20 years of full time production experience in broadcast, advertising, filmmaking and social media content creation I have the all round knowledge and experience in utilizing available resources to maximise the expected outcome.

Software

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office Apps

Wordpress

Nuke

Davinci Reslove

3Ds Max

Maya

Blender

Certification

Certified Digital Post Production Technician

Interests

Reading

Mindfullness Meditation

Movies

Science and Tech

Cricket

Timeline

Managing Director, Creative Head

Thina Entertainment (Pvt) Ltd
01.2020 - Current

Digital Content Marketing Manager

King IT Australia
01.2018 - 01.2020

Founder, Producer, Creative Director

Prayoga Studio
01.2010 - 03.2018

CG Supervisor, CG Compositor, VFX Artist

The Video Team
09.2007 - 12.2009

Motion Graphics Video Editor

E.A.P. Networks (Pvt) Ltd.
03.2003 - 09.2007

Certified Digital Post Production Technician

12-2002

Kings Collage of Business Studies

from Diploma in Graphics Designing
04.2001

Kings Collage of Business Studies

from Diploma in Computer Science
04.2001

S.Thomas College

High School Diploma
01.1998 - 12.2001
Chamath ParanawidanaDirector, Producer, VFX And Post Production Specialist