Jean Philip

Jean Philip

Lighting Lead | Expert in 3D Lighting, Houdini Solaris, USD

Lead Lighting TD / 17 yrs

Montreal, QC

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lead lighting TD

Smile 2 (2024)

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Silo (2023)

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Red One (2024)

lead lighting TD

The Foundation (2021)

lead lighting TD

Ms. Marvel (2022)

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Loki (2021)

Lighting Technical Director

WONDER WOMAN 1984 (2020)

Lighting Technical Director

Independence Day: Resurgence (2016)

Lighting Technical Director

Sully (2016)

Lighting Technical Director

Bloodshot (2020)

Lighting Technical Director

Smallfoot (2018)

Lighting Technical Director

The Emoji Movie (2017)

Lighting Technical Director

xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017)

FX Technical Director

Broken Horses (2015)

FX Technical Director

R.I.P.D. (2013)

Lighting TD

Halo TV spot

Lighting/Fx TD

Geostorm (2017)

Lighting Technical Director

Life of Pi (2012)

Lead Lighting Technical Director

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011)

Lighting Technical Director

Hop (2011)

Lighting Technical Director

Aliens in the Attic (2009)

Lighting Technical Director

Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)

Skills
Skills Clear
Software
Software Clear
Experienced Lighting TD/Lead with over 15 years of demonstrated history in the visual effects and feature animation industry. Skilled in Lighting, Look Development, Fx and Compositing, with specialization in Houdini Solaris & USD workflow, as well as proficiency in Katana, Nuke, Renderman & Arnold.

Led and mentored high-performing teams on 30+ high-profile Vfx and animation projects, delivering visually stunning lighting solutions. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving skills and strong collaboration across departments.

Holds an MA in Mass Communication and a Bachelor's in Visual Communication, combined with a commitment to staying ahead of industry trends and continually refining technical skills.
Work History
  • lead lighting TD

    Rodeo FX

    July 2022 - December 2024
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Senior Lighting TD

    Framestore

    March 2022 - June 2022
    Montreal
  • lead lighting TD

    Method Studios

    November 2019 - March 2022
    Montréal, Canada
  • lighting td

    Sony Pictures Imageworks

    December 2017 - August 2018
    Vancouver, BC
  • Lighting Technical Director

    Sony Pictures Imageworks

    November 2016 - June 2017
  • Senior Lighting TD

    Method Studios

    January 2019 - October 2019

    Feature Film Credits :

    - Bloodshot (2020)
    - Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)

    TV series :
    - For all mankind Season 01 - Apple TV+ (2019)

  • Senior Lighting Artist

    MPC

    January 2016 - October 2016
    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  • Lighting/Fx Artist

    Double Negative

    April 2015 - October 2015
    Singapore
  • 3d Lighting Artist

    DreamWorks Dedicated Unit

    January 2014 - March 2015
    bangalore area, india

    Feature Film Credits :

    - Penguins of Madagascar (2014)

  • Fx TD

    Rhythm & Hues Studios

    April 2012 - December 2013
    Hyderabad Area, India

    Feature Film Credits :

    - R.I.P.D (2013)
    - Broken Horses (2013)
    - Disney's Planes 2 (2013)
    - Peekay
    - " I "

    Commercials :

    - Park Avenue Beer Shampoo (2013)

  • Lead Lighting Technical Director

    Rhythm & Hues Studios

    June 2009 - December 2013

    Feature Film Credits :

    - Alvin and the Chipmunks 2 - The Squeakuel (2009)
    - Yogi Bear 3d (Stereoscopic) (2010)

  • Lighting Technical Director

    Rhythm & Hues Studios

    April 2007 - December 2013

    Feature Film Credits:

    - Alvin and the Chipmunks 1 (2007)
    - Mummy 3 - Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008)
    - Aliens in the Attic (2009)
    - Night at the Museum 2 - Battle of the Smithsonian (2009)
    - Hop (2011)

    - Life of Pi - Environment Artist (2012)

  • Environment Artist

    Rhythm & Hues Studios

    2012 - October 2013

    Feature Film Credits :

    - Life of Pi (2012)

  • Lead Lighting Technical Director

    Rhythm & Hues Studios

    June 2011 - November 2011

    Feature Film Credits :

    - Alvin and the Chipmunks 3 - Chipwrecked (2011)