Researcher

Biography

Jamal is an accomplished educator, VFX artist, and researcher based in Sydney, Australia. With over two decades of experience in the animation and visual effects industry, he has contributed to major film projects. His expertise spans compositing, procedural visual effects, and storytelling through visual media.

Jamal has taught at leading institutions, and is passionate about mentoring the next generation of creative practitioners. He holds a...view more

Jamal is an accomplished educator, VFX artist, and researcher based in Sydney, Australia. With over two decades of experience in the animation and visual effects industry, he has contributed to major film projects. His expertise spans compositing, procedural visual effects, and storytelling through visual media.

Jamal has taught at leading institutions, and is passionate about mentoring the next generation of creative practitioners. He holds a PhD in practice-based research, focusing on the intersection of machine learning, motion capture, and performance in animation.

Currently exploring visual storytelling in real-time engines like Unreal, Jamal blends traditional craft with emerging technologies to create thought-provoking short films. His work is driven by a deep interest in the emotional and speculative potential of animated media.


My Qualifications

MA Digital Effects

PhD


My Research Activities

Animation, Motion capture, Performance, Machine learning

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