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Saad Rahman

Intermediate

Cinematography
Previs

My name is Saad and I am Previs/Layout artist who is passionate about using cameras to tell immersive stories. Most recently I was at Naughty Dog and Pixar! sadramen.com

Biography

Hi there! I’m Saad, and I am a Cinematic Artist from Brooklyn, New York! My art journey has taken me around the world as a photographer and cinematographer to working at some of the most esteemed animation and game studios like Pixar and Naughty Dog

As a filmmaker in the Layout department I am able to take a sequence from  script pages to final render, consistently delivering high-quality work with the ultimate goal of crafting an emotionally resonant story for our audience. At these studios I have developed a strong foundation in directing, camera work, and most importantly, storytelling. 

In my free time I write and direct my own projects using what I’ve learned in my previous live action experience mixed with my 3d skillset in Unreal. I am always looking for new and fun ways to grow as an artist and I bring that to any production I’m a part of! 

 

Skills

Roles

  • Basic

Other Skills

  • Advanced
  • Basic

Work Experience

2022 – 2023

Cinematic Artist

Naughty Dog (Santa Monica, CA)
- Work from script pages to Storyboard and Visualize cinematic sequences - Create final cinematic scenes using motion capture and keyed cameras - Introduced new workflows to streamline Previs Process

2022 – 2022

Layout Intern

Pixar Animation Studios (Emeryville, CA)
- Work from storyboards to establish blocking and camera movements - Collaborate with other artists to complete group project - Create and pitch alt shots and ideas to DP and Layout team

2020 – 2022

Digital Capture Technician

Bloomingdale’s (New York, NY)
- Created streamlined workflow from initial photography to retouching - Handle file management, footage ingestion, and backup on set - Set up camera, lighting, and digital capture station

2014 – 2022

Cinematographer

Freelance (New York, NY)
- Filmed weddings and short films using cinema grade cameras, drones, and gimbals - Created and organized shooting schedules - Color graded final footage for delivery using Davinci Resolve

Education

2021 – 2021

James Bennet iAnimate PreVis Class

PreVis

iAnimate PreVis workshop with industry veteran James Bennet

2021 – 2021

Rob Porter Feature Storyboarding Class

Storyboarding

Storyboarding workshop with industry veteran Rob Porter

2020 – 2020

Matt Jones Feature Storyboarding Class

Storyboarding

Storyboarding workshop with industry veteran Matt Jones

2009 – 2013

BFA

CUNY Hunter College

Photography