I'm responsible for creating and fine-tuning lighting for use in the production of live-action and fully CG features. I manage teams of lighters from start to finish throughout production and work directly with department supervisors to communicate to the lighting team.
During my time here, I've become proficient lighting with Maya/ PRMan, Maya/ Arnold, and Houdini/ Mantra. All compositing is done with Nuke.
Lighting Supervisor
Reel FX
December 2017 - August 2019
Dallas, Texas
I work directly with over 50 lighters across multiple studios in 3 countries to create high quality
animated stereoscopic content for multiple platforms. I work alongside our Compositing
Supervisor, a VFX Supervisor and a large production team to coordinate team schedules and
stay on budget. I set artist quota and keep all aspects of Lighting running smoothly. I directly
determine the look and overall "feel" of content as well as the color scripting and theory behind
everything seen on screen. I critique and approve all lighting and rendering of shots before final
approval by the Director. I will often take on exceedingly challenging shots that other artists on
the team would otherwise be unable to achieve.
Lighting and Compositing Artist
Speedshape
July 2007 - December 2009
Full-time Lighter and Nuke Compositor. Worked with clients and brands such as GM, Intel, Bush Beans, Cadillac, Ford, and Hummer, to name a few.
