Pixar transitioned to physically based lighting approaches for the recent show Monsters University. This work led to more “natural” ways for lighting shots, reducing considerably the complexity of the setups, as well as providing looks never quite (easily) achieved before within the company.
We will dive into the specific technologies at the core of this rendering revolution. Along the way, we will take some examples among the new area lights and energy conserving materials developed for MU.
We will also show how these new sets of tools were used on The Blue Umbrella short film, to accomplish a true photographic vision. Specific “macros” were developed in production, to dress such luminaries as the various neon signs and the lamp posts in the city.
When: 7:00pm Thursday February 20, 2014
Where: VIFF’s Vancity Theatre 1181 Seymour Street (@ Davie)
Doors: 6:00pm (for Industry Mixer 19+ Only)
Online sales are open until midnight on February 19, 2014, with any remaining seats available at the door.
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Christophe Hery
Pixar – Senior Researcher
Christophe Hery joined Pixar in June 2010, where he holds the position of Senior Scientist. He has recently been writing new lighting models and rendering methods for Monsters University and The Blue Umbrella. An alumnus of Industrial Light & Magic, Christophe previously served as a research and development lead, supporting the facility’s shaders and providing rendering guidance. He was first hired by ILM in 1993 as a senior technical director. During his career at ILM, he received two Technical Achievement Awards from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.