Arvind Sond

Experienced VFX Specialist and Supervisor

With over 25 years of experience in the Film, TV, and VFX industries, I specialize in creating high-quality digital VFX asset and shot related work. I have a proven track record of leading teams to deliver photorealistic environments and assets for high-profile productions, with a focus on efficiency, innovation, and storytelling.

My expertise includes building and optimizing pipelines using tools like Houdini and Unreal Engine, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration, and mentoring artists to achieve technical and artistic excellence. I am passionate about advancing storytelling through cutting-edge technology and exceptional visual craftsmanship.

Examples of projects I have worked on:

• Skyfall
• WWZ
• Maleficent
• Guardians of the Galaxy
• Man of Steel

Professional Experience:

CEO/Founder – Inversion Studio

(2017 - present)

Spearhead all aspects of studio operations including the management of numerous staff, administration, and client relations. Lead virtual production projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction under tight deadlines.

Achievements

• Developed a unified pipeline integrating real-time tools like Unreal Engine with procedural workflows from Houdini, enabling asset reuse and workflow efficiency.
• Executed high-profile projects, including a $1.2m film requiring over 220 4K ACES shots, showcasing innovative pipeline applications.
• Integrated emerging technologies, such as AI and machine learning tools (Stable Diffusion, ComfyUI), to assess feasibility and optimize production workflows.

• Spearhead all aspects of studio operations including management of numerous staff, administration, and client management.
• Leading virtual production projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction under tight deadlines.
• Providing VFX supervision and art direction, guiding creative teams to achieve project goals.
• Achievements:
  • Won and executed on several high-end jobs, with our unique pipeline.
    • Including a $1.2m film that required 220+ shots in 4K ACES.
  • Unique pipeline – combining Film, TV and Games into a singular approach using proceduralism and real-time to re-use assets and environments for world building rather than individual sequences/shots.

Art Director/CG Supervisor – Rocket Science

(Apr 2019 - Sep 2019)

• Oversaw pipeline development and management, optimizing workflows for efficiency.
• Directed art direction for high-profile projects, including HALO, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
• Provided CG supervision, mentoring teams to deliver top-tier visual effects, company wide.
• Achievements:
  • Art Directed and CG Supervised major sequences on ‘HALO’ (2021-2022)
  • CG Supervised main build and sequences for ‘Locke & Key’ (2020)

CG Supervisor/Pipeline Supervisor/Art Director - Technicolor

(Feb 2018 - Mar 2019)

• Complete pipeline development overhaul and implementation, enhancing productivity and quality standards.
• Directed art direction initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives with various film & TV clients.
• Provided CG supervision for various projects, ensuring adherence to creative vision and technical requirements.
• Achievements:
  • Complete new GPU focussed CG pipeline built from the ground-up.

Creative Development Supervisor/CG/Asset Supervisor - SpinVFX

(2015-2017)

• Led research and development efforts, driving innovation and pushing creative boundaries.
• Created the creature pipeline and supervised specialized creature projects, optimizing workflows for efficiency and quality.
• Complete pipeline development overhaul and implementation, enhancing productivity and quality standards.
• Provided CG supervision for various projects, ensuring adherence to creative vision and technical requirements.
• Achievements:
  • Art Directed and CG Supervised major sequences on:
    • The Expanse (2015-2017)
    • John Wick – Chapter 2 (2017)
    • Fear the Walking Dead (2016)
    • The Shallows (2016)
    • Suicide Squad (2016)
  • Built and implemented Creature Department & Pipeline – the demos of which were used to win new jobs & clients.
  • Team building initiatives:
    • Organising department events and sports to build team spirit and connect workers.
    • Organising lunchtime training sessions and ‘sculpt-offs’ amongst the team to create and push team members to help & encourage each other.

Lead Artist/Generalist – MPC, Framestore & Cinesite

(Jul 2011 - Mar 2015)

• Demonstrated expertise as a lead artist and generalist, contributing to high-profile projects.
• Specialized in creature sculpting and surfacing, delivering visually stunning results.
• Achievements:
  • Worked as a Lead Artist/Generalist on Assets, Layout & Lighting for:
    • Skyfall (2012)
    • Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
    • Maleficent (2014)
    • Man of Steel (2013)
    • Jungle Book (2016)
    • WWZ (2013)
    • X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)
    • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2011)

Education:

• Filmmaking - Metropolitan Film School

  (2005-2006)

BA Hons: Digital Modelling & Animation - University of Hertfordshire

(2002-2005)