We never considered it to be our thing. Perhaps animation, modeling, materials, rigging or writing had been on our calling since it was on the radar for some time. Yet even at the start, there was always an obsession over color and value that took up a disproportionate amount of time. Today, we still toil with lighting as a discipline and have come to fully appreciate it after more than two decades. While not initially a passion, it grew, and was where our career and livelihood blessed us, as well as where we'd receive the most recognition. The more we dedicated ourselves, the more opportunities opened up, and the more we learned. Perhaps it was fate?
Over the years, we've learned that simplicity is key—often, a single light source is all you need to create an impactful scene. Once that foundation is set, the rest follows. However, mastering this technique is more complex than it sounds. Effective lighting requires a strategic approach, much like a pool player calculating angles ...but with photons. By carefully aiming, bouncing, and reflecting light, you can create the illusion of a single source, even in complex setups, to achieve mood, progression, and depth. Embracing limitations often leads to the most creative outcomes, and this principle has consistently guided our approach.
The following outlines our experience with lighting, from the most recent projects to earlier work. Feel free to explore our latest and past projects.