Ken Ball
Ken Ball is a lighting artist and CG supervisor whose work in computer-animated films has contributed to the visual development of major studio productions. Ball served as Master Lighting Artist on the 2004 film Shrek 2, a sequel in the DreamWorks Animation franchise known for its expanded scope and polished rendering.
Biography
Ken Ball is a lighting artist and CG supervisor whose work in computer-animated films has contributed to the visual development of major studio productions. Ball served as Master Lighting Artist on the 2004 film Shrek 2, a sequel in the DreamWorks Animation franchise known for its expanded scope and polished rendering. The role typically involves overseeing the lighting pipeline to ensure consistency in mood, depth, and visual storytelling across sequences.
In 2014, Ball took the position of CG Supervisor on Penguins of Madagascar, another DreamWorks Animation release featuring a team of penguin characters in a spy-themed narrative. The role entailed managing the computer graphics pipeline, including modeling, texturing, and rendering, to maintain the film’s stylized aesthetic while integ…
