Hannu Koivuranta

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.