Haris first Pakistani CG supervisor of full length animated movie

ISLAMABAD: Haris Ahmad has earned the unique distinction to be the first Pakistani Computer Graphics (CG) Supervisor of a full length animated international movie 'Stardog and Turbocat'. The movie will be released on today (Friday) in 314 cinemas across the UK.

Shortly, it will be released in China, South and North Americas and Europe. The film introduces a pair of loveable new super heroes and features a voice cast that include the famous Nick Frost, Luke Evans, Gemma Arterton and Bill Nighy. The film directed by Ben Smith and made by Red Star 3D based in Sheffield, UK is being released by Kaleidoscope Entertainment.

Besides training new talent, in his capacity as CG Supervisor, Haris was responsible for leading the design and creation of the CG imagery for the film, making sure that all of this was achieved within the budget of the film. Haris went to UK to study Computer Animation and Special Effects in 2006. Besides being the CG Supervisor at Red Star 3D Studio, he also directed animated short films and simulator ride films for visitor attractions such as museums and theme parks the world over. Some of these films have been played at venues in Pakistan as well.