Mike "Cash" Cacciamani
About Mike "Cash" Cacciamani
Mike 'Cash' Cacciamani is a Lighting Technical Director currently at Pixar Animation Studios, with a diverse background in lighting roles across various animation studios including Animal Logic and Double Negative.
Work at Pixar Animation Studios
Mike Cacciamani currently serves as a Lighting Technical Director at Pixar Animation Studios. He has been in this role since 2021, contributing to various projects within the studio. His extensive experience in lighting techniques enhances the visual storytelling for which Pixar is renowned.
Previous Experience in the Animation Industry
Prior to his current position, Cacciamani worked at several notable studios. He was a Senior Lighting Artist at Animal Logic from 2017 to 2019 and held the same title at Animal Logic in 2016. He also served as a Lighting Technical Director at Double Negative for three months in 2017 and at Sony Pictures Imageworks for one year from 2015 to 2016. His roles at these studios involved significant contributions to lighting and compositing.
Education and Expertise
Cacciamani holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Kent State University, which he completed from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, he studied at Gnomon School of Visual Effects, earning a certificate from 2008 to 2010. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in visual effects and technical artistry.
Career Development in Lighting Artistry
Cacciamani's career in lighting artistry began with his role as a Lighting Apprentice at Pixar Canada from 2010 to 2011. He progressed to a Lighting Technical Artist at the same studio from 2011 to 2013. His career continued to evolve through various positions, including roles at BRON Animation and Cinesite, where he worked as a Senior Lighting and Compositing Artist in 2019.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Throughout his career, Cacciamani has developed a range of technical skills in lighting and compositing. His work involves creating visually compelling scenes that enhance the overall narrative of animated films. His experience across multiple studios has allowed him to refine his techniques and contribute to high-quality visual effects.