Mahak Chowdhary
Aspiring VFX Artist, BA Hons in the Art of Visual Effects
01
Brahmastra Recreation
Re‑creation of a fiery Brahmāstra shot: Inspired by Brahmāstra’s iconic fire-powered character (Ranbir Kapoor as Shiva using Agni‑Astra), I have recreated similar fireball effects using Blender (for particle sim), Maya (for 3d background rendering) and Nuke (for compositing) based on VFX breakdowns and tutorials.
02
Butlers Wharf
This is a project I worked on during my second year at escape studios. I used 3D equaliser (for camera tracking), Maya (for Modelling) and Substance painter (for Texturing). To check out the final result click View more.
04
Cursed Bond
I worked as both the Producer and 2D Lead on Cursed Bond, a third-year final project at Escape Studios that went on to win Best Student Film. As Producer, I coordinated the team and managed the production timeline, ensuring everything stayed on track. I also handled the colour grading, helping to shape the film’s visual tone and emotional impact. Balancing creative and organisational roles gave me a deeper understanding of the production pipeline and contributed to the project's overall success.
03
AFK
As part of my third-year final project at Escape Studios, I collaborated with animation students from our cohort on a group production. My primary responsibilities included roto prep and CG compositing on multiple shots. This experience allowed me to strengthen my technical skills while working within a real-world pipeline, contributing to the visual polish and integration of animated elements.
06
Blinding Nights
Blinding night is project I worked in collaboration with Rueggero the director. My responsibilties for the project was keying and comping in the background with the orignal video
05
Odd Socks
Odd Socks (2025, Short | Comedy/Crime)
In a quirky world where humans live alongside sock‑monsters, a hard‑boiled detective must untangle layers of deception—and every movie cliché—when a sock‑monster is murdered, leading him down a hilarious and unexpected path
07
Charity
On the eve of the year 2000, a closeted Irish pop princess, Charity, undergoes a darkly comic assault on the senses as she wrestles with the cost of fame and fortune in her desire to be loved and accepted for who she is. My responsibilities were of a 2d VFX artist doing both comp and prep.
08
Robot Repairs
Robot Repairs is set in a quirky, old workshop where customers bring their vehicles to be repaired by a team of robotic mechanics. I was primarily responsible for CG compositing and cleanup work, ensuring that the robot elements integrated seamlessly with the environment and live-action plates. My work helped bring the mechanical world to life with polished visuals and clean, consistent shots.
