Ben Cooper

Ben Cooper

Supervisor/Lead/Senior Lighting and Compositing artist

Supervisor Lighting and Compositing Artist / 20 yrs

Ashford , Wicklow

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Lighting and Compositing Supervisor / Artist

Legends of Evergreen Hills (2024)

Lead Lighting artist

Ahsoka (2023)

Senior Lighting Artist

Toad and Friends (2023)

Senior Lighting and Compositing Artist

Big Tree City (2022)

Lighting And Compositing Artist;lighting And Compositing Artist

Zog and the Flying Doctors (2020)

Lighting Artist

Dumbo (2019)

Lighting Artist

The Mummy (2017)

Lighting And Compositing Artist

The Lion of Judah (2011)

With over 20 years of experience in the field, I have developed strong skills in lighting and compositing, as well as real-time rendering. I hold three certifications from Epic Games, demonstrating my proficiency in these areas. I am passionate about creating engaging and immersive visuals that enhance the storytelling and emotional impact of animations. I am always eager to learn new techniques and technologies to improve my craft and contribute to the success of the team.
Work History
  • Lead Lighting and Compositing Artist

    Giant Animation

    May 2023 - September 2024
  • Lead Lighting Artist

    SSVFX

    March 2023 - May 2023
    Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland ยท Remote
  • Senior Lighting Artist using Unreal Engine

    Wild Child Animation

    January 2022 - March 2023
    Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • Senior Lighting and Compositing Artist

    Blue Zoo

    May 2021 - December 2021
  • Key shot Lighting and Compositing Artist

    Reel FX Animation

    December 2020 - May 2021
    Dallas, Texas, United States
  • Lighting Artist and Compositing on "Mama K's Team 4"

    Giant Animation

    October 2020 - December 2020
    Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland
  • Lighting Artist and Compositing on "Zog and the Flying Doctors"

    Giant Animation

    June 2020 - October 2020
    Dublin, Ireland

    Lighting Artist on " Zog and the Flying Doctors" at Giant Animation

  • Lighting and Compositing Artist on "Remy and Boo"

    Giant Animation

    September 2019 - June 2020
    County Dublin, Ireland

    Lighting and compositing artist on the show "Remy and Boo"

  • Dumbo (2017) (Senior Lighting Artist)

    MPC

    October 2017 - October 2017
    Montreal, Canada Area
  • Justice League (2017) Senior Lighting Artist

    MPC

    August 2017 - October 2017
    Montreal, Canada Area
  • Jumanji : Welcome to the Jungle (2017) Senior Lighting Artist

    MPC

    May 2017 - September 2017
    Montreal, Canada Area
  • The Mummy (2017) Senior Lighting Artist

    MPC

    April 2017 - May 2017
    Montreal
  • Undisclosed Project (2017) (Senior Lighting Artist)

    MPC

    February 2017 - March 2017
    Montreal, Canada Area
  • Freelance Lighting and Compositing Artist

    Freelance

    October 2016 - February 2017
    Cape Town Area, South Africa
  • Lighting and Compositing Supervisor

    Character Matters Animation Studio

    March 2004 - 2016
    Cape Town Area, South Africa
  • Khumbula : I will remember (Full Length Film) Colo

    Character Matters Animation Studios

    August 2015 - October 2015
    Cape Town Area, South Africa
  • Mooirivier (Full Length Film) Colour Grader

    Character Matters Animation Studios

    February 2015 - May 2015
    Cape Town
  • Beautiful (featuring: Jeremy Olivier. Music Video)

    Character Matters Animation Studios

    January 2015 - January 2015
    Cape Town Area, South Africa
  • Born To Win (Full Length Film) Colour Grader

    Character Matters Animation Studios

    February 2014 - September 2014
    Cape Town Area, South Africa
  • Studio producer, Lighting TD, Lighting Artist, Compositor, Render wran

    Character Matters Animation Studio

    February 2014 - August 2014
    Cape Town Area, South Africa
  • Studio Producer

    Character Matters Animation Studio

    February 2013 - September 2013

    Project management and planning

    Implementing new technology in our pipeline for specific production needs.

    Overall team management.

  • Lighting & Compositing Supervisor

    Giant Animation

    September 2024 - January 2000