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Creative professional with a foundation in Animation Film Making - Advanced (AFMA) from Toonz Academy. Proficient in Autodesk Maya, Blender, and Adobe Creative Suite. Fast learner in 3D animation, specializing in character animation, rigging, modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering. Bringing over a decade of mechanical engineering experience, including leadership roles as Mechanical Team Lead at RAK CERAMICS, UAE. Skilled in Autodesk AutoCAD, Creo, and Catia with expertise in 2D and 3D design.

MOHAMMED SHAFI BASHA Senior 3D Character & Creature Animator Cinematic Animation | Film & Series Background | Unreal Engine Knowledge 📍 Chennai, Tamilnadu, India PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Senior 3D Character & Creature Animator with 10+ years of experience working on animated series and feature films, specializing in cinematic, performance-driven animation. Strong foundation in acting, body mechanics, timing, spacing, and storytelling, with extensive experience animating human hero characters and creatures. While my professional background is in linear content (films & series), I have solid working knowledge of game pipelines and Unreal Engine, and I am actively applying my cinematic animation skills to AAA-style game cinematics. Highly adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable delivering polished shots from blocking to final. CURRENT POSITION Freelance Senior 3D Character & Creature Animator 2023 – Present Creating cinematic character and creature animation for animated series and film projects Delivering acting, dialogue, action, and emotional performances with strong realism Responsible for blocking, spline, polish, and final delivery of shots Using Maya as the primary animation tool Applying Unreal Engine (Sequencer) knowledge for cinematic workflows and real-time presentation PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Animation Lead / Senior 2021 - 2023 7Toonz Animation, Bahrain | 2 Years Supervised character animation quality across multiple episodes/projects Reviewed shots and provided performance, mechanics, and polish feedback Coordinated with directors and production teams to meet creative goals 3D Animator / Character & Creature Animator Vinformax, Symbiosys Technologies , Sparky entertainment , Happyclouds animation | 6+ Years Worked on animated TV series and feature films Animated realistic and stylized characters, including complex body mechanics Delivered emotion-driven performances, action sequences, and creature animation Collaborated closely with rigging and lighting teams SKILLS Cinematic Character Animation (Acting, Dialogue, Action) Exaggerated Realism & Performance Animation Strong Body Mechanics, Weight, Timing & Spacing Creature & Animal Animation Hero Character & Close-Up Performance Polish Shot Blocking → Final Polish Workflow TOOLS & SOFTWARE Autodesk Maya – Expert Unreal Engine – Working Knowledge (Sequencer, cinematic workflows) Basic Rigging Knowledge (Animator-friendly understanding) GAME-RELATED KNOWLEDGE Understanding of game cinematic pipelines Familiar with real-time constraints and animation optimization concepts Experience adapting film-quality animation principles to game cinematics Comfortable collaborating with technical and production teams AVAILABILITY Available for full-time contract roles Open to AAA cinematic projects EDUCATION & TRAINING Advanced Animation Training – Griffin Animation Studio Bachelors (B.C.A) - The New College AAIP - VFX - Arena Animation Academy Continuous self-training in Unreal Engine & game cinematics

Creative Spine 2D Animator and Game Producer with 10+ years of experience in browser-based interactive titles and skill-based entertainment platforms. Specialized in character design, skeletal rigging, animation pipelines, UI design, and full-cycle development using Construct 3. Proven ability to deliver polished, performance-optimized projects from concept to publishing.

🎯 Get 5X–10X more views, shares, leads, and business conversions with elite video content 🦄 🎥 1000s of videos edited & animated for global brands, creators, SaaS startups & billion-dollar companies 🏆 12+ years of media & storytelling experience | 🥇 Top-Rated on Upwork 🌟 The founders and creators I work with are scaling fast. I help them crush it: ● “We gained 70K subscribers in 6 weeks — all organic!” ● “Our SaaS explainer helped land 3 new enterprise clients in the first week” ● “Our YouTube shorts are now outperforming long-form content by 5X — and our long-form already had 2M+ views” ● “I showcased our client brand so powerfully, even VCs asked who made the video!” Clients that work with me are at LEAST 5Xing their content impact. ⚡︎ I cannot help everybody, but we may be a great fit if you're thinking: ● “There’s serious growth at stake and I want the BEST” ● “We’ve evolved — our content must reflect that” ● “I know my business, but I need a creative storyteller” ● “I’m NOT a video expert, and I don’t want to mess with Adobe timelines!” ● “Our last edit was mediocre — that can’t happen again” ● “We need content that 100% matches our voice, brand, and goals” 🎬 I focus on premium content: YouTube | Reels | Shorts | SaaS | Podcast | Ad Films 🦄 Past and ongoing clients include: ✔️ America’s Best Restaurants (personal content creator to founder Matt Plapp) ✔️ Pricol Pvt Ltd (Company value: $3B) ✔️ Freshworks ✔️ PartnerStack ✔️ PlayYourCourt (USA) ✔️ MBM Logistics (Dubai) ✔️ Australian Eye Care (Australia) ✔️ Multiple Real Estate Brands (India & UAE) ✔️ Dr. Prabhakar Hair Transplant Clinic ✔️ Cancha Bags (U.K) ✔️ RoboCup (USA) 💡 Working with me, you will: ★ Stop struggling with video timelines – I handle Video editing, sound design, motion graphics, storytelling, 2D & 3D animation, SaaS explainer videos, and delivery ★ Put your best foot forward on YouTube, Reels, TikTok, or your website ★ Save time and get elite-level polish on every frame ★ Captivate your audience with the strategies used by 7-figure creators ★ Work with a reliable, creative pro who delivers fast and stays on-brand ...and even repurpose the same edits into high-converting ads or social media content 💬 My clients have a LOT to say about me: ✅ I couldn't recommend Dharani more – 100% worth the investment! – Pricol MD, Mr. Vikram Mohan ✅ This video unlocked a $30K client deal on launch week – Matt Plapp, CEO of America’s Best Restaurants ✅ I showcased Scott Baxter’s brand so powerfully, everyone’s asking who edited it – PlayYourCourt ✅ What Dharani’s doing is pure magic – Marketing Professional Joshua 🚫 Not every business is a fit. Some signs we might not be a good match include: The company is struggling to pay team members – I want to deliver value, not stress “Respect for others” is not a core value – I work best with amazing people 📈 I’ve produced 1500 long-form and 5000+ short-form videos across industries and helped clients scale their brand presence using storytelling and creative visuals. You’ll receive content you’re proud to share — and your audience will love to engage with. 🔢 Key stats: ● Top-rated on Upwork in Video Editing & Animation ● 12+ years experience | SaaS, Luxury, Healthcare, Podcast, Explainer, Ads ● Clients see an average 5X–10X content performance after working with me ● 500+ brand films, 300+ SaaS explainer videos, 1000s of Reels & Shorts ● Featured content on YouTube, Instagram, and startup demo days Sound like a fit? Next steps: 📺 Watch the videos on my Upwork profile and in my work examples 🟢 Press '…' then tap ‘Send Message’ in the top right-hand corner 💬 You can invite me and even hire me directly 🧠 Expertise: Social Media Marketing, Restaurant Marketing, Sports, Fitness, Skin & Hair Care, Real Estate, Automobile, Amazon Product Ads, Consumer Goods, Luxury, Manufacturing, Ecommerce, Pharma, Healthcare, B2B, SaaS, Tech