[FRAMED] Vitthal Kallur, Digital Matte Painter, Mumbai
If you could travel back in time, which film, TV series, advert, or immersive project would you love to have worked on?
The Avatar Series
Which Framestore character do you feel you’re most like?
That’s a tough one! Sorry, but I don’t think I can choose just one character.
What fictional world or place would you like to visit?
Pandora!!
Your career highlight to date:
Securing a job at Framestore and also being recognised as one of the most hardworking and dedicated artists in my team.
Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in VFX?
My peers inspire and motivate me to continue pursuing my career every single day.
The DREAM project would entail:
The upcoming Avatar series
How do you explain what you do to someone who doesn’t work in VFX?
It’s quite challenging — but I’d show him/her my showreel to give them a visual understanding of what I do.
Describe your career journey (into the exciting world of VFX).
What a fantastic and dreamlike journey it has been for me to become a DMP artist! I have overcome some significant challenges along the way. And with the visual effects world having room for immense growth and new opportunities, I am super keen to continue my journey down this path.
What does the day in the life of a (DMP artist) look like?
Extremely imaginative! I begin my day with some rough sketching and scribbling, I then try and spend some time getting myself well-acquainted with all the latest technologies/trends that can help boost my skills as an artist, after which I finally move on to tackling my to-do list for the day.
Framestore is, to you, in three words:
Talented. Intelligent. Family-like.
Best thing about your work environment?
We take on responsibilities and face challenges united as one family.
Framestore is great at:
Employee/artist development as well as delivering projects in a prompt and timely manner.
Favourite artform?
Drawing and Painting!
Favourite image?
What’s your favourite movie/ series/ advert/ immersive experience and why?
I recently saw the Indian film KANTARA! - and it was an incredible experience that cannot be put into words.
What is the last piece of art (e.g. music, film, TV, writing etc.) that inspired you?
My drawings.
How do you unlock your creativity?
Spending time in nature and observing its beauty.
Who in the industry do you admire most and why?
My colleagues — because we’re all on this journey together!
Share the best piece of advice you’ve ever received:
Believe in yourself.
What tech/innovation could you not live without?
Electricity.
What tech/innovation deserves the hype?
Artificial Intelligence!
What tech do you need that hasn’t been invented yet?
I believe we will all be living and breathing machines soon because the whole world is going to be automated.
Vitthal Kallur, you’ve been [FRAMED].
