Tyler DeLisle

Tyler DeLisle

Senior Lighter and Compositor

Senior Lighter/Compositor / 14 yrs

Dallas, TX

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Lighting And Compositing Artist

Scooby (2020)

Lego Batman Commercial (2017)

Keyshot Artist

Rock Dog (2017)

Lighting Keyshot Artist

The Book of Life (2014)

Compositing Artist

From Above (2014)

Lighting Keyshot Artist

Free Birds (2013)

Lighting and Compositing Artist

Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas (2011)

Lighting TD

Fright Night (2011)

Lighting TD

Thor (2011)

Lighting Intern

Cars 2 (2011)

Lighting Artist

X-Men: First Class (2011)

Lighting Artist

Thor: God of Thunder (2011)

Toy Story 3 (2010)

Lighter

Doom VFR

Lighter and Compositor

Minion Mayhem Ride

Lighter and Compositor

P'tit Louie

Lighting And Compositing

Bot

Lighting

An Interview with Ranger Guss

Chuck E Cheese

Chevy Cruze Teaser

I still remember how mind blown I was when I first saw the original Toy Story in theaters. I grew up during the dawn of the digital age, and was always enthralled with computers as a medium for art.

It was a dream come true that had my head spinning, starting off my career as a Lighting Intern at Pixar straight out of school. Following that with moving to LA and getting the opportunity to work on several Marvel films. I then relocated to Reel FX in Texas where I spent over 6 years working as a Senior Lighter developing clean and efficient Key Shots that defined the look of a sequence, and the characters within, for junior artists to follow.

I love all VFX work, but my heart is really in Animated Features. Juggling so many assets, realizing a vision from a piece of artwork, playing with so many composition tricks to guide viewer's eyes. It's all a thrill. I'm excited every time that I jump into a new sequence and I hope I never stop doing so.
Work History

  • Lighter

    id Software

    July 2017 - Present

  • Senior Lighting and Compositing Artist

    Reel FX

    January 2012 - April 2017
    Dallas, TX

    Currently a staff employee working as a Keyshot Lighting and Compositing artist on the feature animation films, "Book of Life", "Free Birds", and "Rock Dog". As a Keyshot artist my role is to establish the look of a sequence and the characters within, while creating clean and effective lighting setups to be passed on to Junior artists.

    Other work including, VES and Annie Award winning theme park ride, "Minion Mayhem," Chuck E Cheese, Chevy and P'tit Louie television commercials and live action VFX on "Chasing Shakespeare."

  • Lighting and Compositing Artist

    Reel FX

    May 2011 - August 2011
    Dallas/Fort Worth Area

    Worked as a Lighter and Compositor on the animated short "Ice Age, a Mammoth Christmas."

  • Lighting TD

    Luma Pictures

    November 2010 - April 2011
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    Worked as a Lighting TD on the feature films "Thor," "Xmen: First Class," and "Fright Night."

  • Lighting Intern

    Pixar

    June 2010 - August 2010

    A truly amazing experience studying under the Director of Photography for Toy Story 3, Kim White. Was extraordinary to be in such a creatively inspiring environment, learning the tools of Pixar and being privileged enough to work on actual shots from Toy Story 3 and Cars 2.

  • Technical Support

    Britex Fabrics

    December 2008 - June 2010
    San Francisco Bay Area

    On call Technical Support.

  • Sea Kayak Tour Guide/Instructor

    City Kayak

    May 2008 - May 2010
    San Francisco Bay Area

    Provided safety, and basic kayaking instruction.
    Guided Kayak tours throughout the San Francisco Bay.

  • Recreation Attendant

    Lake Merritt Boating Center

    June 2006 - June 2008
    San Francisco Bay Area

    Provided Pontoon boat tours.
    Responsible for the safety of all boaters on the Lake.
    Maintained boats and premises.

  • Operations Specialist 2nd Class

    United States Navy

    October 2000 - July 2004
    US Military Posts in the Pacific

    Supervised a watch section responsible for ensuring safe navigation and communications while operating in the Pacific Ocean.

  • Assistant Harbormaster

    Edgartown Harbormaster Department

    June 1997 - October 2000
    Cape Cod Area, MA

    Enforced boating safety compliance throughout the harbor.
    Was responsible for the management of over 80 moorings and docks.

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Education

  • Academy of Art University

    2007 - 2010