About

I'm Atul Kshirsagar, a specialized CG Lighting Artist with experience crafting high-end visual effects for major productions including Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio and Halo. My expertise lies in creating photorealistic lighting for live action CG integration, with a particular focus on complex environments featuring FX elements, groom, volumetrics, and dynamic lighting scenarios.

Working across renowned studios like MPC and The Mill, I've developed a versatile technical skillset spanning Houdini, Katana, Maya and Renderman. Additionally, I'm familiar with Python and Lua scripting. I know enough to create simple macros and tools that helps me optimize daily lighting tasks and improve my shot-by-shot workflow.

My passion for visual storytelling extends beyond the studio—I actively pursue photography and videography, often capturing my own footage and sometimes HDRIs for CG integration projects. This hands-on approach allows me to bring a photographer's eye to my lighting work, resulting in more authentic and compelling visual narratives.