Luke is currently working on a new production of Leoš Janáček's opera, The Cunning Little Vixen. The production will premiere in December 2012 at the Danish Royal Opera House, Copenhagen. Directed by Francisco Negrin with set design by Es Deviln.

Credits

Theatre company: Complicite
Artistic Director: Simon McBurney
Set Design: Es Devlin
Projection Design: Finn Ross
Production Company: The Third Company
3D Animation: Luke Halls

Description

Luke Halls was invited to collaborate with Finn Ross on the visual content for Complicite's new production of Mikhail Bulgakov's 1930's masterpiece. Several key sequences required complex 3d animation which Luke directed. These scenes were developed during rehearsals and well in to the tour, culminating in the London opening at the Barbican centre in March 2012. The production has continued to tour Europe, and will be headlining the festival d'Avignon in July.

The Master and Margarita, The Barbican - The Guardian Review

Credits
Performance Concept and Design: Es Devlin
Video Creative Direction: Luke Halls
Production: Sam Pattinson
Video Production: Treatment
Tour Production Manager: Joe Sanchez

Description
Based on Es' exploding paint concept, Luke created screen content to extend the look on to the large video screens of The Brits stage.

Watch the full performance here

Credits
Performance Concept and Design: Es Devlin
Video Creative Direction: Luke Halls
Production: Sam Pattinson
Video Production: Treatment
Tour Production Manager: Joe Sanchez
Animation: Terry Scruby

Description
For Rihanna's performance of 'We Found Love' at the 2012 Grammy Awards, Luke designed and directed video content to compliment Es Devlin's set design. Luke worked between London and LA to deliver the final piece within a very short time frame.

watch the full performance here

Credits
Production: Sam Pattinson
Production Company: Third Company
Creative Direction: Luke Halls
Animation: Shiv Pandya, Chris Cousins, Dave Shepherd, Gareth Blayney, Jon Botros, Jevi Repponen, Blue-Zoo Animation

Description
Working with Third Company, Luke was Creative Director of video content for Elton John's Million Dollar Piano residency at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. Working with a large team of talented designers and animators, Luke helped to craft a full set of bold pieces which were displayed on the Colosseum’s 104 foot curved screen and Elton's bespoke piano.

Credits
Branding Design: Luke Halls
Graphics Production: The Abstract Union
Production Company: Objective Productions
Animation: Anthony Watkis, Luke Halls

Description
In 2008, Luke was approached to design the branding, title sequence and interactive game design for a new pilot by Objective Productions. The Cube has now just had its sixth series commissioned by ITV as well as being sold on to numerous other markets. It has won many industry awards, most recently a BAFTA at the 2012 TV craft awards.

Credits
Show Director:Willie Williams
Video Content Creation: Luke Halls
Content Production: Sam Pattinson
Production Company: The Third Company

Description
Working under the direction of show director Willie Williams, Luke oversaw the creation of screen content for the highest grossing tour of all time - U2's 360 tour. Over the course of the two year tour, Luke created pieces for many tracks from the bands 30 year career such as The Unforgettable Fire, City of Blinding Lights, Moment of Surrender and Mysterious Ways.

Credits
Creative Direction: Luke Halls
Production: Sam Pattinson
Production Company: The Third Company
Animation: Dave Sheppard, Chris Cousins, Murray John, Jon Botros, Mark Hough

Description
At the beginning of 2011 Luke was invited to be the creative director
of screen content for the new Batman Live touring arena show.
The video content and animation was designed to reflect the comic
book style of Jim Lee. The stage design incorporated a 100ft LED
screen used throughout the show to extend sets and help tell the story.
Following six months of intense animation and rehearsals,
the show opened at Manchester MEN arena to rave reviews
and will continue to tour the world in to 2012.

Batman Live Review - The Daily Telegraph

Credits
Content Production: Sam Pattinson
Production Company: Treatment
Show Director: Kim Gavin
Content Creation: Luke Halls, Damian Hale, Terry Scruby, Mark Hough, Shiv Pandya, Jon Botros, Dave Shepherd

Description
Working under the direction of Kim Gavin, Luke oversaw creation of screen content for 'Shine'. The concept involved the design of an Alice in Wonderland style world in which the band enter by appearing to walk through the screen. Luke was responsible for directing the green screen shoot and 3d animation.

Credits
Design & Animation: Luke Halls
Graphics Production: The Abstract Union
Production Company: Objective Productions
Series Director: Simon Dinsell
Series Producer: Antonia Howard-Taylor

Description
Luke was approached by Objective Productions to design and animate the branding and title sequence for Derren Browns series Miracles for Sale.

Credits
Show Direction: Willie Williams
Content Production: Sam Pattinson
Production Company: Third Company
Content Creative: Luke Halls

Description
For U2's headline performance at Glastonbury 2011 Luke was involved in the restoration of screen content from the entire back catalogue of U2 shows as well as reworking pieces from the current 360 tour.

Credits
Design & Animation: Luke Halls
Graphics Production: The Abstract Union
Production Company: Objective Productions
Series Director: Jon Richards
Series Producer: Anthony Waldron

Description
Luke was approached by Objective Productions to design and animate the branding and title sequence for Derren Browns series Science of Attraction.

Credits
Production Company: Why Not Associates
Director: Clayton Welham
producer: Shizuka Hata
Animation: Luke Halls, Martin Stacey, Sonia Pang Narasimham, Murray John

Description
Whilst working at Why Not Associates, Luke oversaw the animation and post production of the TV commercials for the British Army recruitment campaign.

Credits
Content Producer: Sam Pattinson
Show Creative Director: Lee Lodge
Production Company: Treatment
Content Creative: Luke Halls

Description
As part of a large team of directors and animators, Luke was responsible for the direction and animation of screen content for four tracks from Brookes & Dunns 2010 tour.

Credits
Production Company: onedotzero industries
video direction: Luke Halls
production: Sam Pattinson
original concept: Es Devlin
Executive Producer: Shane Walter

Description
onedotzero digital film festival invited stage designer Es devlin and musician Nitin Sawhney to collaborate on a unique evening of performance at the Southbank IMAX. Luke directed a 70 minute film based on Es' original concept to accompany Nitin's performance of his new album. The film which was produced in only three weeks was very well received by the audience and press.

Credits
Production Company: onedotzero industries
production: Sam Pattinson
creative direction: Es Devlin
video direction & animation: Luke Halls
Executive Producer: Shane Walter

Description
whilst at onedotzero industries, Luke oversaw the direction and animation of The Pet Shop Boys ten minute medley at the 2009 Brit Awards.

Watch the full performance here

Credits
show direction: Willie Williams
production: Sam Pattinson
production company: onedotzero industries
content creative: Luke Halls, Damian Hale

Description
Under the direction of Willie Williams, Luke oversaw the direction and animation of screen content for George Michael's 25 Live tour.

Here is an compilation of some of Luke's previous work