Case Study: Lost Boys advances lighting education with Foundry's Katana

Lost Boys builds a Katana lighting course in 90 days with Foundry

Lost Boys, a visual effects and animation school, sought to provide its students with industry-standard training in the specialized field of VFX lighting. To achieve this, they brought on Francois Gendron, an experienced lighting artist, to create and teach their first dedicated lighting program. The challenge was to equip students with professional skills using the tools and workflows found in major studios, requiring a powerful and flexible software solution. Foundry's Katana was selected as the core application for this new curriculum.

Foundry's Katana provided the node-based, renderer-agnostic platform needed for the course. This allowed students to learn fundamental lighting principles and a professional workflow, including look development, without being tied to a single render engine. The solution empowered graduates to enter the industry with a strong, transferable skillset. As a result, Lost Boys successfully launched its first Katana-based lighting program, ensuring its students are prepared for careers at leading studios. Foundry's tool directly enabled the school to offer a cutting-edge education that mirrors modern production pipelines.

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