Anoop K. B. is an accomplished Assistant Professor of Animation & VFX, CG Supervisor, and Digital Content Specialist with over 17 years of professional experience spanning higher education, feature film production, advertising, and visual effects. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor and CG Supervisor at the SH School of Communication, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Thevara, Kochi, where he teaches and mentors undergraduate and postgraduate students in Animation, Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, and Digital Media.

Since 2009, Anoop has contributed to hundreds of national and international productions, progressing from CG Artist to CG Supervisor. His feature film portfolio includes acclaimed Malayalam films such as Drishyam, Memories, Run Baby Run, Ordinary, Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu, Puthiya Theerangal, Vaadhyar, Sringaravelan, Janapriyan, Mayamohini, Life of Josutty, and 7th Day, among many others. He has also worked on television commercials and branding projects for leading organisations, including Kairali TMT, Emerging Kerala, Saras, Happy Time Pappadam, and Malayala Manorama, in addition to creating logo animations and visual identities for prominent production houses.

Throughout his career, Anoop has held several key industry and academic positions, including 2D Animator at Digitoonz Pvt. Ltd., CG Artist and CG Supervisor at Magmyth VFX Studio Pvt. Ltd., and Freelance 3D Visualisation Artist, specialising in architectural, product, and mechanical visualisation. He also served as Faculty Head at Image Creative Education (Kottayam and Palarivattom campuses), where he led academic programs and trained aspiring animation professionals. In addition, he has worked as a trainer under the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), delivering industry-oriented training and skill development programs.

Academically, Anoop holds a Professional Diploma in Animation & VFX (E-Media Technology) from KELTRON (a Government of Kerala undertaking), a Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.) in Sales and Marketing from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Visual Communication from Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU), Madurai.

His professional expertise encompasses 3D Animation, Computer Graphics, Visual Effects (VFX), Motion Graphics, Digital Compositing, Architectural Visualisation, Product Visualisation, Game Asset Development, Video Editing, CG Production Pipeline Management, and Animation & VFX Education. He is passionate about integrating industry practices with academic excellence and is committed to developing future-ready professionals through creative innovation, technical expertise, and outcome-based learning.

With extensive experience in both academia and the animation industry, Anoop continues to contribute to the advancement of Animation, Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, and Digital Media education while fostering meaningful collaborations between higher education and the creative industries.

Areas of Expertise

• 3D Modelling – Character, Environment (Background), Props, Product, and Mechanical Part Modelling
• Texturing & Shading – PBR Workflow, UV Mapping, Material Creation, Look Development, and Surface Detailing
• Lighting & Rendering – Photorealistic Lighting, Rendering Optimisation, and Visual Enhancement
• Character Rigging – Character, Creature, Facial, and Prop Rigging
• 3D Animation – Character Animation, Object Animation, Camera Animation, Acting, and Motion Principles
• Visual Effects (VFX) – Motion Graphics, Digital Compositing, Matchmoving, Camera Tracking, Wire Removal, Rotoscoping, Green Screen Keying, and Digital Matte Painting
• Game Asset Development – Character, Environment, Prop, and Low-Poly Asset Creation for Real-Time Applications
• Architectural, Product & Mechanical Visualisation – Interior, Exterior, Product, Industrial, and Mechanical Visualisation
• 2D Digital Animation – Traditional Animation Principles, Digital Animation, and Explainer Video Production
• Video Editing & Post-Production – Non-Linear Editing, Colour Correction, Audio Synchronisation, and Final Delivery
• CG Production Supervision – Production Pipeline Management, Team Leadership, Project Planning, Quality Assurance, and Client Coordination
• Animation & VFX Education – Curriculum Development, Academic Leadership, Outcome-Based Education (OBE), Student Mentoring, Industry Collaboration, and Skill Development