ABOUT ME

Visual Artist | Travel Photographer | YouTuber | Vlogger

Hello there!

I’m Raju Shanmugam, born and raised in Madras, India, with a lifelong passion for visual storytelling. I graduated with a B.F.A. in Visual Communication from the College of Fine Arts, Chennai, where I combined creativity with technical skills. This foundation led me to pursue a career in the animation and film industry as a LookDev & Lighting TD. I am now based in Shanghai, China.

In my early career in India, I freelanced with several studios, gaining hands-on experience in 3D animation and visual effects.

Later, I moved to Shanghai, where I contributed to Milli Pictures Worldwide and currently work at Jiaxing Pictures + 星影业, creating cinematic visuals for feature animation and commercials.

With over 20 years of experience as a LookDev Supervisor and Lighting TD, I specialize in visual effects, 3D feature animation, and commercial production—crafting imagery that brings imagination to life.

Beyond my professional work, I run the YouTube channel @Go_East, where I share my passion for photography, travel, and POV storytelling.