The Camera EYE was established in 1999 by Keith James Duggan with the aim of providing expertise in lighting for the film industry. Initially focused on camera and lighting rentals, the company has evolved into a comprehensive set lighting solution provider, catering to the diverse needs of the filmmaking community.

Keith James Duggan, a native of New York, grew up immersing himself in the art scene. His passion for camera and light burgeoned during his time at The University of Buffalo, where he pursued an art degree. Initially delving into lighting design for theatre productions, he eventually found his calling in the world of cinema, prompting his relocation to Los Angeles.

Duggan’s extensive experience encompasses an impressive array of projects, ranging from numerous music videos and multiple television shows to over 40 independent features. His diverse portfolio includes work on a wide spectrum of genres, from zombie movies to comedies, showcasing his versatility and expertise. Noteworthy credits in his filmography include collaborations on John Putch's Bachelor Man and The Father and the Bear, SciFi Channel’s Death Row and Sands of Oblivion, Grey Frederickson’s Soul’s Midnight, and the impactful portrayal of Ja Rule in I’m in Love with A Church Girl, which received a nationwide release in the fall of 2013.

It was his passion for light and remarkable talent in visual storytelling that The Food Network saw in Duggan. In 2010, he embarked on a journey to revolutionize the network's visual appeal. Starting with his debut show, The Next Food Network Star, his expertise in lighting design has transformed numerous restaurants and kitchens for acclaimed celebrity chefs such as Bobby Flay, Rachael Ray, Guy Fieri, Alton Brown, Giada De Laurentiis, and Brian Malarkey, among others.

It was through these groundbreaking projects that Duggan meticulously cultivated and refined his fundamental theory of light: Position, Quality, and Intensity. Each of these pillars, according to Duggan, he fervently maintained that the precise interplay of these values, chosen with care, had the power to singularly forge an image of awe-inspiring beauty.

To continue to expand his knowledge of light and further enhance his mastery of on-set lighting control, Duggan sought a portable solution. This quest led him to collaborate with Ryan Hisey of Synthe-FX, assisting with the development of Luminair. Driven by his unwavering passion for light manipulation, Duggan's innovative technology yielded multiple patents, with its groundbreaking nature earning it a feature in the May 2016 edition of ICG.

Most recently, Duggan’s lighting design credits include Black Ink Crew New York, Back Ink Crew Chicago, HGTV Star, Backstage LIVE at The Ryman, and It’s a Wonderful Day with Mabel Maclay, just to name a few.