About

I’m an self-taught FX artist, born in France. My work has given me the opportunity to discover different places and cultures such as: Barcelona (Spain), Montreal (Québec), and now Los Angeles where I live and work in the movie industry.

I have also taught myself the art of photography. I like to shoot with my instincts. I have a sense of feeling the Magic coming from the light at a right moment. Being compulsive, I have to capture the moment, that gift of Mother Nature, before it disappears forever or just transforms itself into another mystery.

However Light can also become a trap... an addiction. My quest is to learn how to capture the essence of the moment without falling into this trap. This is a fascinating journey full of questions and difficulties, yet it is also extremely rewarding.

I'm an alert observer, always ready: a home fire, a desert rain, an atmospheric night, the joy of a child, the pride of a homeless person or even my own physical wounds. I never miss an opportunity. It has become my Mantra.

A Propos

Née en France, je suis un artiste d’effets spéciaux pour le cinema. Mon travail m’a donne la chance et l'opportunité de travailler dans de nombreux lieux : Barcelone (Espagne), Montreal (Canada) et maintenant Los Angeles (USA).

Je suis un artiste visuel autodidacte qui fonctionne principalement à l'instinct. Je sais reconnaitre ces moments magiques de lumière, je suis compulsif, je me dois de capter ce moment, ce cadeau de la nature, avant qu'il ne disparaisse à jamais…

Mais la lumière peut devenir un piège, une facilité, une addiction. Ma quête est d'apprendre à capter l'essence du moment sans me faire avaler par la lumière. Le chemin est semé d’embûches et de doutes, mais il est aussi extrêmement gratifiant.
Pour cela, je suis à l'affût de chaque événement qui m’entoure : un incendie, une pluie dans un désert, une ambiance plongée dans le brouillard, la joie fulgurante du bonheur d’un enfant ou de fierté d’un sans-abris, voir même de mes propres blessures physique… Ne jamais rater une opportunité est devenu mon Mantra..

Some example of my landscapes :

Los Angeles view

God talk with angels

Foggy sunrise

Foggy

Magic light

Arturo's Restaurant is closed

Some exemple of my portraits :

Tatoo's man

Pretty eyes / Jolis yeux :-)

Serious character

Bloody wake up - Réveil sanglant

Fake perspective

Jump !

Nikon power :

* Nikon D700
* AF-S Nikkor 24-70 mm f/2.8G ED
* AF-S VR Nikkor 70-200 mm f/2.8G IF-ED
* AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1.4G


Before Nikon switch :

* Canon EOS 20D
* Canon EF 17-40 F4 L USM
* Canon EF 70-200 F4 L USM
* Canon EF 50 F1.8 II
* Canon EF 100 F2.8 USM Macro
* Canon Speedlite 430EX

Lens rent :

* AF-S Nikkor 14-24 mm f/2.8G ED
* Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
* Canon EF 70-200 F2.8 L IS USM
* Canon EF 300 F4 L IS USM

Computer & Software :

* Macbook Pro 15" / SSD 120GB / HD 1TB / 8 Gb
* Adobe Lightroom

View my photos at bighugelabs.com

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    Mika Ha says:

    "Lucas is really one of my favorite photographers on Flickr!

    What's the point to write about his talant and unusual look at ordinary things. "Talking about music - is like dancing about architecture" - Frank Zappa. Same thing i can say about Lucas's shots

    Just thnx, dude !!"

    2nd October, 2009

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    Luis Montemayor says:

    "Lucas is very talented, you can see that he enjoy life, that he captures those happy moments of it and makes you want to go out and live them, he also have a talent to capture lovely and moody landscape. Keep the good work."

    9th May, 2009

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    Lucas A. Ruiz says:

    "Your pictures are truly incredible!
    I am just getting into photography and hope to be as talented as you someday!"

    1st March, 2009

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    rashantha says:

    "Lucas is an inspiration. He creates magic thru his lens and makes everything seem so effortless."

    23rd October, 2008

Name:
Lucas Janin
Joined:
November 2007
Hometown:
Montréal, Barcelone, Toulouse, Avignon, Lyon
Currently:
Los Angeles, USA
I am:
Male
Occupation:
FX Lead / Developer @ Dreamworks Animation
Website:
Mon blog (French), FX portfolio and photo portfolio
Email:
me [at] lucas3d.com