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Hannu Koivuranta

Principal Lighting Artist at Housemarque

Hannu Koivuranta is an experienced lighting artist currently serving as a Principal Lighting Artist at Housemarque since October 2018, where responsibilities include creating level, cinematic, and boss lighting for the game Returnal, along with R&D for lighting tools. Previously, Hannu worked as a freelance game artist from 2010 to December 2020, specializing as an Environment Artist and Level Designer, and also contributed as a screenwriter and cinematographer for various projects, including commercials and music videos for notable clients. In addition to practical experience, Hannu has been a visiting lecturer at Tampere University of Applied Sciences, sharing expertise on cinematography and lighting techniques. Educational credentials include a Master of Arts in Game Design & Production from Aalto University and a Bachelor's degree in Cinematography from Tampere University of Applied Sciences, along with a certification as Scrum Product Owner from Scrum Alliance.

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Helsinki, Finland

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Housemarque

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Founded in 1995 and based in Helsinki, Housemarque is the longest-standing game studio in Finland. We have a track record of 25+ years of developing top-notch games with focus on tight gameplay, impeccable audiovisual execution, and technical excellence. We are a perfect workplace for talented people with interest in self-development and big passion for games. We are a part of PlayStation Studios and our latest game Returnal was released on PlayStation 5 in 2021.


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Helsinki, Finland

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51-200

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