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Why Choose Brightlight Industrial
Technological Excellence
We leverage the latest advancements in 3D scanning, photogrammetry, and AI to provide cutting-edge solutions that meet the highest standards of accuracy, detail, and quality.
Innovation and Collaboration
We foster a culture of innovation and collaboration, continuously seeking new ways to enhance our services and exceed client expectations. We actively engage with clients, industry partners, and research institutions to stay at the forefront of technological advancements.
Customized Solutions
We understand that each industry and client has unique requirements. Our team works closely with clients to develop tailored solutions that address specific challenges and deliver the desired outcomes.
Customer-centric Approach
We prioritize exceptional customer service, open communication, and timely delivery. Our clients' satisfaction is at the core of everything we do, and we strive to build long-lasting partnerships based on trust and mutual success.
Our Team
Company Principals
Ron Bedard
A former helicopter pilot for 20 years and a certified aircraft accident investigator, Ron specialized in forensic photography and 3D aircraft accident site recreations. His former role supported the oil and gas, forestry, and mining industries including corporate and air ambulance operations around the world. Ron’s skills in 3D creation caught the attention of the entertainment industry, where he shifted his focus to creating 3D recreations of environments, vehicles, animals and people to create “digital twins” and the basis for many visual effects in the film industry.
Ron has worked with major film studios on films such as Jurassic World, Deadpool, Guardians of the Galaxy, Pirates of the Caribbean to name a few, and with many A-list actors including George Clooney, Zoe Saldana, Johnny Depp, and Chris Pratt. An avid motorcyclist, Ron once rode from the Arctic Ocean to southern tip of Argentina (and back)
Bill Pu
Bill, based in California, develops and manufacturers Machine Vision Cameras, Medical Cameras, 3-D Gesture control Cameras, HD Video solutions and HD IP Cameras, catering to the high-end home consumer industries as well as the industrial camera industry. Bill’s experience also includes AI imaging devices and imaging solutions for robots, IoT devices, automotive and aerospace applications and AR/VR.
Bill is founder of a premier camera manufacturing and design company which incorporates upcoming camera technologies into the latest cameras, including AI-based camera solutions, next-generation camera-embedded products, like autonomous vehicles and cashier-less carts.
Winston Helgason
Winston Helgason is a co-founder and President of The Embassy Visual Effects. Since The Embassy’s inception in 2002, Winston’s company has consistently produced award winning international commercials. The Embassy’s high profile client list includes brands such as; Nike, Mercedes, Gatorade, Jeep/Chrysler, and EA. Winston has produced award-winning commercials has remained a key part of the Embassy business with recent international campaigns for Nissan, Flonase and Disney.
Winston Helgason is also known for his work on District 9 (2009), Elysium (2013) and Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014). He has been nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy and garnering 3 VFX Oscar nominations in 3 years and has 2 wins and 3 nominations total.
Technical Advisors
Anne Hixon
MRT (R), B.Ed.
Anne has been a Medical Radiation Technologist, specializing in Radiography for almost 30 years and has enjoyed many years as a Mammographer in a variety of clinical settings. Most notably, a member of the Screen for Life Coach, a unique mobile bus that offered cervical, colorectal, and breast cancer screening by travelling to underserviced areas.
Anne has also been a faculty member at McMaster in the Medical Radiation Sciences program as a Professor and Instructor. Most recently, Anne is an Applications Specialist an innovative, lightweight, portable X-ray unit offers optimum image quality suitable for industrial applications.
Jason Dowdeswell
A 30-year film veteran, Jason Dowdeswell is a result-driven VFX supervisor and producer with an extensive film studio and C-level business operations management. As a creative professional, he’s skilled in providing leadership and overseeing strategic planning, and business & technology development towards organizational growth in highly competitive markets. His experience includes being the Head of Studio, Head of Production, VFX Supervisor and VP of Production at several major film studios including Sony Picture Imageworks, Image Engine and the Walt Disney Company.
Katia Mello Alvim
Katia is a veteran of the military Medical Corp. Specializing in Aerospace Medicine, Medevac Management and Disaster Response, Katia brings a wealth of knowledge and consultation on technologies and how they best suit the medical industry in both civilian and military applications. Her skills include training with the USAF as a flight Surgeon, Combat logistics and Advanced Aerospace Medicine.
Katia’s experience includes important pivotal roles in military operations including, Chief of Anaesthesiology, Chief of Hemotherapy, a Medical Division Chief, a Staff and Command School Instructor and an Aerospace Medicine Director for the Air Force. Katia is an avid motorcycle rider and speaks English.
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