Julian is an avid baker and when he visits the studio, he loves to share his enthusiasm for dough making by cooking up pizzas, baguettes, or ciabatta rolls for the team. Now, Julian and his team of Environment Artists work across time zones as they put the final touches on each gorgeous vista you will see in Kena’s world.
I couldn’t believe it seemed to materialize from thin air.”Īs Mike and Julian developed the look and feel of Kena’s world for the prototype in 2016, it became apparent that they shared a common artistic vision. “It was the opportunity I had always hoped for. To find out more about the Film and Ember Lab visit:. Dust is Directed by Mike Grier and is an Ember Lab production. For Julian, the call was a lifeline – professionally, creatively, and personally. Written By: Jason Gallaty, Josh Grier & Mike Grier Director of Photography: Michael Nie Art Director: Eoin Colgan Music: Theophany (Jason Gallaty) VFX Supervisors: Philip McGuire, Hunter Schmidt, Andrew Thompson. After a long stint with no projects on the horizon, Julian was about to throw in the towel when the phone call came from Mike Grier, Ember Lab’s chief creative officer. He then went into Freelance for 2 years supplementing his income by working as a dishwasher at the Marriott Hotel. After graduating, he taught himself Unreal Engine and started developing his skills in stylized art and environment building. Josh Grier is the Chief Operating Officer at Ember Lab based in Orange, California. Founded by brothers Josh and Mike Grier, Ember Lab has a strong background in animated VFX and post-production. He studied at SAE Institute in 2012 where he gained the technical expertise in Maya and Interactive Animation that would allow his artistic and creative talents to shine. Kena: Bridge of Spirits is Ember Lab’s first game. His attention to detail, love of epic landscapes, and sheer tenacity brought the world of Kena to life. Julian joined the Kena team very early in the project and as the project grew, so did he.īorn in South Africa, Julian now resides in the United Kingdom.
If you adore the lush world of Kena: Bridge of Spirits, you will be thrilled to meet our Lead Environment/Level Artist, Julian Vermeulen.
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