Volt Lites Employee Directory

Co -Founders Matthew Shimamoto and Harrison Lippman both developed an interest in lighting from a very early age, and both had strong mentors who encouraged them to experiment with and research products and innovations in lighting. Those early experiences developed into a career for each of them, which became formalized at CalArts where they met an... d received their degrees in lighting. After graduation their paths in the lighting industry diverged, but in 2010 they reconnected and formed Volt Lites. The concept behind Volt Lites arose because Matt and Harrison saw a void in the lighting industry that they wanted to fill. They created Volt Lites in order to provide design expertise, exceptional equipment and strong support for their clients and customers. They had personally experienced a disconnect in the relationship between the designer and rental house, which they wanted to remedy. Too often the vision of the designer was lost in the production process of renting gear, and because of equipment issues and rental quality, the designers had to lower their standards. As a result of those experiences, Volt Lites functions from the designers/directors perspective. By understanding the ultimate goal, Matt and Harrison do everything to achieve the original intent and vision in order to create a superior show experience. They accomplish this objective by not only renting gear, but by meshing all elements of the production process and creating a cohesive product specific to each client. Volt Lites prides itself on not only meeting the requirements of the clients, but on exceeding their expectations to create a memorable experience for each client, audience and project. The VOLT team works together to exceed clients expectations through expertise, creativity, and collaboration.Read More