Welcome to Curly FX!
We are a dynamic visual effects and CGI studio driven by creativity, technical excellence, and a relentless pursuit of perfection. With a team of experienced artists and VFX professionals, we have over half a decade of experience in crafting immersive visuals for Hollywood films, advertisements, and more.
At Curly FX, we specialize in:
Visual Effects (VFX): We have worked on numerous VFX shots for major movies, equipping us with the skills to tackle any challenge. We are the perfect choice to bring your story to life with stunning visual effects that captivate and engage.
CGI: We create high-quality 3D animations for advertisements that stand out in a crowded market. Our commitment to pushing creative boundaries ensures that every CGI commercial ad is a step beyond the ordinary.
Animation: Our team had the privilege to work on the Oscar-nominated animated feature film "Nimona," giving us an edge in crafting unique, stylized animations and concepts.
Commitment to Quality:
We are passionate about pushing both creative and technical boundaries while ensuring we follow industry-standard pipelines for optimal quality and deadlines. We believe in delivering nothing less than the best, ensuring that each visual piece is as unique and compelling as possible.
What Sets Us Apart:
Creative Ambition: We thrive on challenges and consistently exceed expectations. With every project, our expertise and ambition grow, ensuring your work is always in the best hands.
Versatile Experience: Our background includes work on major Hollywood films like "Dune 2," "Nimona," and "MEG2," as well as commercial ads. We are always open to experimenting with complex and beautiful visuals.
Client-Centric Approach: We prioritize meeting our client's expectations at every step. Our focus is on understanding your needs and delivering a product that aligns perfectly with your vision.
Testimonials:
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"I had the pleasure of working with Krishna from Curly FX Studios, and I cannot recommend him highly enough to anyone seeking exceptional VFX and video editing services. He was incredibly quick, listened carefully to all my needs, and delivered exactly what I wanted. His understanding and creativity made the whole process smooth and easy. His keen eye for detail and creative approach provided the perfect solution for my project, aligning perfectly with my vision. If you need great VFX and video editing, Krishna is your guy!"
Gayatri Agrawal, Founder at ALTRD
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"We at Studiocupcakes have been lucky to work with the amazing team at Curly FX on numerous projects. Every time, they have gone above and beyond to bring our ideas to life with their incredible visual effects. Their creativity and attention to detail always leave us in awe. We're so grateful for their hard work and professionalism. Thank you, Curly FX, for making our projects truly spectacular!"
Chinmay Bhosekar, CEO at Studiocupcakes
Let’s Work Together:
Are you ready to elevate your visual content? Let's connect and create magic together!
Houdini
CGI
Visual Effects
3D Animation
3D Modeling
3D Lighting
Animation
Compositing
Autodesk Maya
Special Effects
Texturing & Shading
3D Texturing
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Nuke
Akshay P.
Ghaziabad, India
$24/hr
5.0
10 jobs
🎬 Senior VFX Artist | 3D Generalist | FX Specialist
I’m a VFX Artist & 3D Generalist with 6+ years experience, creating high-end visual effects for films and series. I’ve worked with MPC Film (Technicolor) & DNEG on titles like:
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Pushpa 2, Vikings: Valhalla
💥 Skills & Services
➡ FX Simulations: Smoke, fire, explosions, destruction
➡ 3D Modeling & Texturing
➡ 3D Animation & Simulation
➡ Compositing: Nuke & Fusion
➡ Look Development & Shot Finaling
🛠 Tools
➡ Houdini | Maya | Blender | Nuke | Fusion
⭐ Why Hire Me
➡ Studio-level quality for films & series
➡ Fast, reliable, production-ready shots
➡ Cinematic impact with realism & storytelling
👉 Let’s bring your vision to life!
Houdini
Nuke
Simulation Software
3D Modeling
Video Editing
Motion Graphics
Autodesk Maya
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premiere Pro
Sumit K.
New Delhi, India
$3/hr
4.9
14 jobs
I’ve worked with studios in USA & India , including Sony Pictures, Assembledge Stuido, Mattel Studio and E-Plus Studios, contributing to projects released on Netflix, Theaters, Amazon Prime, and YouTube.
I help studios, game developers, architects, and content creators bring ideas to life through high-quality 3D animation, cinematics, and real-time visuals.
With 8+ years of experience in professional production pipelines, I specialize in character animation, motion capture cleanup, Unreal Engine cinematics, and architectural walkthrough animations.
Projects I’ve contributed to include:
✅ Deepa And Anoop (Netflix)
✅ Hot Wheels (Youtube)
✅ Puffins a short collection (Amazon Prime USA)
✅ My First Barbie (Youtube)
✅ Swan Princess (TV)
✅ Shirkoa (Theaters)
✅ Love Me (Theaters)
✅ Barney & friends (Youtube)
Services I offer:
• Character Animation (Stylized & Realistic)
• Motion Capture Cleanup & Retargeting
• Game-Ready Animation Cycles
• Unreal Engine Cinematics & Game Trailers
• Architectural Walkthrough Animation
• Real-Time Rendering & Visualization
• 3D Printable Models
Software:
🎬 Autodesk Maya
🎬 Unreal Engine
🎬 3ds Max
🎬 Motion Builder
Why clients work with me:
✔ Strong understanding of animation principles and storytelling
✔ Production-ready workflow and clean animation polish
✔ Experience in high-end TV series and cinematic projects
✔ Reliable communication and deadline-focused delivery
✔ Detail-oriented approach with expressive character performance
I also create personal animation projects and cinematic content for YouTube, showcasing storytelling, character acting, and real-time animation workflows.
If you need polished, cinematic, and professional-quality animation for your project, I’d love to help bring your vision to life.
Houdini
3D Modeling
3D Animation
Texturing & Shading
Game Asset
3D Rigging
3D Lighting
3D Rendering
Environmental Design
Character Design
Autodesk Maya
Blender
4D Simulation
Haircloth
Unreal Engine
Akhif A.
Kannur, India
$16/hr
5.0
89 jobs
Hello!
I'm a VFX Artist with 10+ years of experience specializing in Rotoscoping, Compositing, Green Screen Keying, and Cleanup. I deliver high-quality, accurate VFX work with fast turnaround and attention to detail.
Services I provide:
Rotoscoping
Compositing
Green Screen Removal / Chroma Keying
Screen Replacement
Background Replacement
Sky Replacement
Wire & Object Removal
Motion Tracking
Software:
Foundry Nuke
Silhouette FX
Mocha Pro
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Photoshop
I am committed to delivering professional results on time and ensuring complete client satisfaction.
Compositing
Chroma Keying
Keying
Object Removal
Visual Effects
Background Removal
Rotoscoping
Video Cleanup
Green Screen
Nuke
Visual Effects Software
Mocha Pro
Embedded Alpha Channel
Paint
Match Moving
Adobe After Effects
3D Motion Tracking
Mocha Framework
Yash V.
Madhavpur, India
$30/hr
5.0
4 jobs
Give me your vision and I'll bring it to life
=IMDb credited artist.
=Worked with Zack D Films (27M+ Subscribers and 2 Billion Views)
=Expert in production grade workflows, revisions, and tight turnaround deliveries
=Trusted by global studios & creators, often brought in to rescue complex or stalled projects
My work has achieved 100M+ views across social media,
I’m one of the few artists capable of delivering Hollywood-level quality 3D animation and VFX, with 6+ years of experience and a strong focus on storytelling, quality, and polish.
I bring your imagination to life for film, TV, games, and digital media, crafting cinematic 3D visuals from concept to final polish.
I Create a compelling Script that engages viewers throughout the Video. If you have a script already, I can either suggest some minor adjustments or make one for you. Since My Goal is to make High End-quality animation, the Script, which is the Foundation of it, has to be good.
About 6 years ago, I started my journey in animation with a simple goal: to understand how high-quality films, visuals, and stories are actually made. Like most artists, I was inspired by big studios and cinematic storytelling, and over the years that curiosity turned into a solid, production-ready skill set.
Today, I create Hollywood-level quality animation, VFX, CGI, and post-production, not just visually, but technically and structurally. The kind of work that’s ready for real audiences, real platforms, and real deadlines.
I’ve built a clear, collaborative workflow where quality stays high and clients stay confident. You’re never left guessing. Every major step is reviewed, approved, and refined together so we’re always moving in the right direction.
Here’s how projects usually move forward:
= Script development and refinement, shaping the idea together
= Scene breakdown and visual planning (storyboards / shot flow)
= Character and asset development for early approvals
= High-quality 3D models, environments, and assets
= Animation, VFX, CGI, and post-production built only on approved elements
= Final polish including lighting, rendering, editing, sound, and delivery
I also Provide Unlimited revisions at all stages, to make sure clients are 100% Satisfied.
Animation, VFX, and storytelling aren’t just tasks for me. They’re what I spend most of my time thinking about. If you’re looking for someone who cares about quality, accuracy, and visual impact, and who treats your project like their own, we’ll work well together.
Let’s start with a quick call. I’ll walk you through my process, understand your vision, and see how we can bring it to life.
Houdini
3D Animation
Blender
Character Animation
Cartoon Animation
Character Modeling
3D Model
Visual Effects
CGI
Compositing
Adobe After Effects
Nuke
DaVinci Resolve
Adobe Premiere Pro
Animation Design
Character Development
Poorani R.
Chennai, India
$10/hr
5.0
77 jobs
VFX Cleanup & Paint Artist with 13+ years of professional experience in feature films, TV series, and high-end video production. I specialize in complex cleanup work, including wire removal, rig removal, object removal, clean plate creation, and frame-by-frame sequence paint.
I deliver seamless, production-quality cleanup while preserving the original plate detail, motion, texture, grain, lighting, and natural look.
My VFX Cleanup Services Include:
• Wire and rig removal
• Object and unwanted element removal
• Crew and camera equipment removal
• Clean plate creation
• Logo and text removal
• Dust, dirt, scratch, and artifact cleanup
• Reflection and shadow cleanup
• Beauty cleanup and skin retouching
• Environment cleanup and restoration
• Complex frame-by-frame paint work
Software: Nuke, Silhouette, Mocha Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, ComfyUI, and Blender.
I can handle challenging shots involving camera movement, parallax, motion blur, occlusions, reflections, changing light, and complex backgrounds. When tracking or projection alone is not enough, I use detailed frame-by-frame paint techniques to achieve clean and natural results.
If you have a cleanup shot or full sequence, feel free to send me the footage. I can review the material and suggest the most effective workflow before starting.
For new clients, I’m happy to provide a short free test on a small section of the footage, so you can evaluate the quality of my work before hiring.
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Photoshop
Video Cleanup
Nuke
Silhouette
Adobe Premiere Pro
Visual Effects
Noise Reduction
Rotoscoping
Object Removal
3D Motion Tracking
Mocha Pro
Compositing
Video Post-Editing
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