LEADING A TEAM
& WORKFLOW SETUP
Thunder Force marked the start of my official ‘Lead Lighting TD’ title. I created sequence setups & supported artists in day-to-day technical & creative solutions. I developed Nuke gizmos & templates, distributed facility-wide to enable efficient compositing within the lighting department. Phase one’s template consisted of set re-creation for approval, followed by phase two’s template for actual shot lighting.
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TOOL
DEVELOPMENT
I continued development of the projection tool, adding three layered spherical projections in addition to a layered camera projection. The latter automatically generated card geometry with a variable distance offset & overscan options. Shadow map overlay capabilities were later added, aiding in correct bounce values. I demonstrated the tool benefits to supes, leads & artists.
IMPROVED
IMPLEMENTATIONS
Projections featured two modes; one material per object with alpha bounds & modifiable falloff, while mode two allowed spherical projections to be assigned to specific geometry. Solves could be queried & performed via a dropdown list ensuring a smooth setup. During this project I learned a great deal from our Technical Director, which enabled growth from both a scripting & Renderman perspective.
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PROJECT
INFORMATION
lead lighting technical director
- Method Studios (501-1001 employees; Motion Pictures & Film Industry)
- January 2020 – June 2020 (6 months, Vancouver BC, Canada)
