Beyond The Screen: Torchlight's Space For Creativity

Go Beyond The Screen with Torchlight, Sony’s new studio for creators. As the go-to studio for a wide range of projects across movies, animation, video games, and more, Torchlight works with filmmakers and other creatives to solve problems and expand their ambitions. From blocking scenes virtually using the latest motion-capture technology to expansive world-building that pushes storytelling forward, Torchlight works collaboratively to expand what is creatively possible, and help make a creator’s vision come to life.

Get inspired, pick up advice from the pros, and learn more about how Torchlight helps creators innovate every day.

Creator

The director of “Jumanji” experiments with the latest visualization technology with the team at Torchlight.

Jake Kasdan

Director

The director of “Jumanji” experiments with the latest visualization technology with the team at Torchlight.

Jake Kasdan holding a virtual camera rig

Behind
The
Scenes

Two men talking. One man is gesturing with his hands and the other is holding a virtual camera rig. A second image shows the screen of the virtual camera rig. Superimposed text reads a quote from Torchlight Visualization Creative Director, Alex Cannon, 'Torchlight gives filmmakers a safe space to explore.'

Two men talking in front of a large video screen. One man is gesturing with his hands and the other man is holding a virtual camera rig. The video screen shows a virtual set of a bridge in the jungle. Superimposed text reads 'Wandering through virtual sets in real time using handheld camera rigs.'

A man operating a virtual dolly camera rig. A second image shows two people standing holding virtual camera equipment. Superimposed text reads 'Filmmakers can virtually ‘use’ different camera rigs like dollies.'

A woman talking and gesturing with her hands while a man listens. A second image shows two men sitting at a desk looking at a computer and smiling. Superimposed text reads 'Reviewing the takes captured to push the creative vision.'”

Jake Kasdan worked with the Torchlight team using hand rigs, dollies, and other virtual camera equipment to explore storytelling possibilities. They discovered new angles, the most dramatic shots, and how to make the story pop on the big screen.

Go on location with virtual scouting. By testing your shots, sets and stunts in a virtual world built by the Torchlight team, filmmakers solve problems and explore their storytelling before the director yells “action.”

A white porsche parked by the sunset with a professional video camera on a tripod in the foreground"

Two individuals sitting at a desk looking at a computer monitor and smiling. A second image shows a 2D Patapon game character. Superimposed text reads a quote from Torchlight Realtime Asset Supervisor, Christina Douk, 'Nothing is ever wasted in art.'

Two images of computer screens with 3D Patapon game characters. Superimposed text reads 'Torchlight re-envisioning the 2D game Patapon for a 3D animated film.'

A person standing in front of a large TV screen with their fist in the air. A second image shows a close up of a motion capture device on their wrist. Superimposed text reads 'Using Sony’s mocopi mocap technology to easily animate the 3D characters in real time.'

3D animated animal on a snowy background. A second image shows a computer screen of the animated animal as a work in progress. Superimposed text reads 'Every detail in every asset makes the worldbuilding and storytelling richer.'

The Torchlight team digs into the details as they evolve and bring to life the 2D characters of Patapon™ into 3D.

Torch
light
Team

The Torchlight team brings creators’ visions to life. This
dedicated group of creatives is at the forefront of the
latest technology and solves problems and offers a safe
place for creators to ideate, experiment, and play.

Meet Kat Harris, a Virtual Production Supervisor who tells us what it is like to work in the studio.

Kat Harris standing in front of lockers with arms crossed

SVP of Visualization Alex LoCasale and the team create a space where creators and filmmakers can take chances without the pressure. Torchlight is allowing filmmakers to return to that pure form of creativity.

A man talking and gesturing with his hand. Superimposed text reads a quote from Torchlight SVP of Visualization, Alex Locasale 'Create without expectation.'

Working at Torchlight provides a new adventure every day. Join Pipeline Technical Director Rey Jarrell for a day in their very creative life.

A collage of images showing an individual’s day in the life at Torchlight

Alex LoCasale

SVP, Visualization

Alex Cannon

Visualization Creative Director

Andrew Z. Davis

President, Production Administration, Columbia Pictures

Devon Mathis

VAD Lighting Supervisor

Rey Jarrell

Pipeline Technical Director

Kat Harris

Virtual Production Supervisor

Christina Douk

Realtime Asset Supervisor

Connect

Check out more from Beyond The Screen, Sony’s creator-
focused campaign providing unparalleled access and
insights, and showcasing how creative projects come to life.

In the first installment, we interviewed the creative team behind the acclaimed feature film “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” and learned about the technology they used to build every universe.

Explore how they illustrated and animated the worlds of Miles Morales, Spider-Gwen, Spider-Punk, and more now.

Beyond the Screen: The Creators
Behind the Spider-verse

We believe in the power of creativity. Discover other Sony initiatives that support and inspire creators across their creation journeys. Visit the CREATE THE BEYOND website for more.

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