CG Generalist & Technical Director | Freelancer, since 2018
3D artist making visuals for films, TV, ads, and games. Characters, environments, effects, and the tools that help studios build them. Based in India, working with studios and brands worldwide.
Devanshu Tak is a 3D artist, VFX technical director, CG generalist, and creative technologist based in India. As a freelance 3D artist and animator since 2018, he works across advertising, film VFX, real-time, and game development, covering the full 3D pipeline: look development, lighting, 3D animation, compositing, pipeline automation, tool development, and interactive visualization.
His skill set as a 3D designer and VFX artist includes 3D modelling, texturing, rigging, animation, compositing, scripting, photogrammetry, and gaussian splatting. He works with Houdini, Blender, Nuke, Unreal Engine, Unity, DaVinci Resolve, EmberGen, Liquigen, TouchDesigner, Substance Painter, Substance Designer, Marvelous Designer, DAZ 3D, Nomad Sculpt, Affinity, and Python.
He has worked on 3D and VFX projects for Google, Netflix, Samsung, PlayStation, KFC, Fanta, Suzuki, Amazon, Supercell, Krafton, and TATA. The work spans commercial VFX, motion graphics, product visualization, architectural visualization, 3D animation, mobile gaming, and immersive experiences in VR, AR, and XR.
Devanshu is also the founder of 3D Artists India (3dartists.in), a community of over 500 CG artists from across India that he has been running since 2020. He is available as a freelance 3D artist and VFX technical director for remote collaboration with studios and agencies worldwide.
TV advertisement for Google Shopping produced with Shapeshifter and Chalk & Cheese. Devanshu led the CG side of this project, handling 3D animation, fluid simulation, and visual effects compositing. The commercial featured character animation, product visualization, and dynamic particle effects for a festive Diwali theme.
TV advertisement for Godrej HIT produced with Shapeshifter and Chalk & Cheese. Devanshu handled character rigging, cloth simulation, and VFX. The project required building a complete character animation pipeline with realistic simulation of fabric, liquid, and environmental effects.
Title sequence for Netflix's Indian Predator documentary series, produced with Post Office Studios. Devanshu managed end-to-end 3D production: modelling, texturing, lighting, animation, and compositing. The dark, atmospheric CG work set the visual tone for the true crime series.
Animated music video for BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) new lobby music, produced with LanLan Studios for Krafton. Devanshu created 3D environment blockouts and character animations, translating the game's visual language into a cinematic music video with real-time 3D techniques.
Intro sequence for Ponniyin Selvan I, a major Indian feature film by Madras Talkies. Devanshu contributed layout, animation, FX, and lighting as part of the Plexus and Shapeshifter VFX team. The work involved large-scale historical 3D environments and epic character animation sequences.
Social media advertisement for PlayStation featuring the Astro character, produced with Mirage. Devanshu created 3D environments and handled compositing for this product-focused campaign combining CG characters with real-time rendered backgrounds.
Title sequence for Chutzpah on SonyLIV, produced with Stray Motion and Maddock Films. End-to-end 3D production including concept development, modelling, animation, look development, and final compositing for this web series opening.
Animated episode for Ekam, produced with Stray Motion and Journeyman Films. Devanshu handled simulation, animation, and look development, creating stylized CG sequences that blended photorealistic and artistic rendering approaches.
TV advertisement for Fanta produced with Shapeshifter and Chalk & Cheese. Devanshu worked as Character TD, creating environment art and particle FX for this vibrant beverage commercial featuring dynamic 3D product visualization.
TV advertisement for Britannia. Devanshu created fluid simulation and 3D product models, producing photorealistic liquid dynamics and product visualization for this food and beverage commercial.
An interactive 3D garden experience built with Three.js and WebGL. A browser-based creative coding experiment exploring real-time 3D rendering, procedural generation, and interactive web experiences.
Interactive software keymap explorer built as a web application. A tool for visualizing and exploring keyboard shortcuts across different creative software, useful for 3D artists, animators, and designers switching between tools like Blender, Houdini, and Maya.
3D Artists India (3dartists.in) is a community of over 500 CG artists, 3D designers, animators, and VFX professionals from across India. Founded by Devanshu Tak in 2020, the community organizes in-person meetups, maintains an artist database, and connects Indian 3D talent with studios and agencies.
Character animation, motion graphics, product animation, and cinematic 3D animation for TV advertisements, feature films, title sequences, music videos, and game cinematics. Delivered in Blender, Houdini, Maya, and Unreal Engine pipelines, with final delivery in any broadcast or streaming spec.
Full VFX services including fluid simulation, cloth simulation, particle effects, destruction, environmental effects, and CG compositing for advertising, film, and real-time projects. Houdini-based simulation pipeline with Nuke compositing for photorealistic final output.
Shader authoring, material development, lighting design, and final look development for CG characters, environments, and products. Skilled in Substance Painter, Substance Designer, Mari, and both offline (Arnold, Cycles, Karma, Redshift) and real-time (Unreal Engine, Unity) renderers.
Character rigging, pipeline design, tool development, and scripting for VFX and animation studios. Python-based automation for render farms, asset management, and production workflow. Bridging the gap between artists and engineers on complex CG productions.
Custom tooling for 3D and VFX production pipelines. Python, HDA, and shell scripting for Houdini, Blender, Maya, Nuke, and DCC interop. USD pipelines, render wrangler tools, asset validators, and studio-wide automation to cut production time.
Photoreal 3D product visualization, packshot renders, and CG product animation for advertising campaigns. From single hero renders to full 360° turntable animation and interactive 3D product configurators for web and AR.
Real-time 3D content for Unreal Engine and Unity. VR and AR experiences, WebGL interactive 3D with Three.js, Gaussian Splatting captures, photogrammetry, and spatial computing content for web, mobile, and headset platforms.
Broadcast motion design, title sequence design, and animated graphics for streaming platforms, feature films, and TV series. End-to-end design from concept boards through final composited delivery.
A CG generalist handles multiple stages of the 3D production pipeline rather than specializing in a single discipline. This includes modelling, texturing, rigging, animation, lighting, look development, simulation, and compositing. Devanshu works as a CG generalist on advertising and film projects where one artist is responsible for end-to-end 3D shots rather than passing work between specialists.
A VFX technical director (TD) is responsible for the technical side of visual effects production: pipeline design, rigging, simulation setup, shader authoring, Python scripting, and building tools that let the rest of the VFX team move faster. The TD bridges art and engineering, solving technical problems so artists can focus on creative work.
Yes. Devanshu has been freelancing since 2018 and is available for project-based and retainer engagements with studios, agencies, and brands worldwide. He works remotely from India and collaborates with teams across time zones. Contact: contact@devanshutak.xyz
Primary tools: Houdini, Blender, Nuke, Unreal Engine, Unity, Substance Painter, Substance Designer, DaVinci Resolve, EmberGen, Liquigen, TouchDesigner, Marvelous Designer, DAZ 3D, Nomad Sculpt, Affinity Suite, and Python for scripting. Work moves across DCCs depending on project needs.
Clients and brands include Google, Netflix, Samsung, PlayStation, KFC, Fanta, Suzuki, Amazon, Supercell, Krafton, TATA, SonyLIV, Britannia, Madras Talkies, Maddock Films, and over forty other studios and brands across advertising, film, streaming, and gaming.
Yes. All work is delivered remotely. Devanshu collaborates with studios and agencies in India, the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. File delivery, review cycles, and live review sessions are handled through standard industry tools (ShotGrid, Syncsketch, Frame.io, Dropbox, Google Drive).
3D Artists India (3dartists.in) is a community of over 500 CG artists, animators, and VFX professionals from across India, founded by Devanshu Tak in 2020. The community hosts meetups, shares learning resources, and connects Indian 3D talent with studios and agencies hiring for 3D and VFX roles.
Yes. Pipeline automation and tool development are a core offering. Past work includes Python tools for Houdini and Blender, asset validators, render farm integration, USD pipeline bootstrapping, and studio-wide workflow automation. Engagements range from single-tool contracts to longer-term pipeline TD roles.
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