Ntwari Dean
wellington,WGN
Summary
Results-driven CG generalist specializing in look dev, render optimization, lighting techniques ,procedural work flows and simulation fx. Experienced in leading teams through complex projects, including major film titles. Committed to enhancing visual storytelling and inspiring the next generation of artists.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
lighting TD
WETAFX
, wellington
08.2022 - 11.2025
- Primarily, I was in charge of making the shots in the movie projects I worked on look pretty.
- I was also in charge of diagnosing visual glitches and prototyping fixes, whether they were from my department or from another.
- And as a team player, I always set the pace and morale.
- I also took on the role of mentoring up-and-coming artists, whether it was showing them technical tricks or building their confidence.
- I got the chance to all this with in a time of 4 movie projects back to back in 3 years.movies that include Guardians of the galaxy vol3, The marvels, Stranger things and Avatar 3
Freelancer
several clients
, Kigali
11.2021 - 08.2022
- I worked with different small and large clients as a freelancer on commercials, online adverts, and VR projects.
- I mainly worked with a company called 63 Creative.
- During this time, resources were tight, so in order to take on projects from 63, I had to work with another individual client (interior designer) who goes by Bruce, developing VR arch vis. In return, he paid me and gave me access to a strong machine, which I would use to render other projects on the side.
Lookdev and lighting artist
Guezshow
, Kigali
01.2018 - 11.2021
- As I was starting in a non-existent industry in Rwanda, I had to wear different hats as projects required, from being a graphics designer, modeling, simulation FX, look development, and lighting to pitching project ideas, prototyping, and implementing technology required.
- I mainly worked on commercials, short animations, and VR projects.
- I also took on a leadership role mainly by taking action, inspiring others, and being a character that made everyone I worked with love what they were doing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lubiri SS
Uganda01-2016
Skills
- 3D modeling
- Lighting techniques
- Render optimization
- Color grading
- coding Python, Vex, and very low-level C
Software: Nuke, Katana, Maya, Houdini, Blender, visual studio and Unreal Engine
Timeline
lighting TD
WETAFX
08.2022 - 11.2025
Freelancer
several clients
11.2021 - 08.2022
Lookdev and lighting artist
Guezshow
01.2018 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Lubiri SS