Lighting by Design

Crafting a perfect rendering in 3D software means nailing all the details. And no matter what software you use, your success in creating realistic-looking illumination, shadows and textures depends on your professional lighting and rendering techniques. In this lavishly illustrated new edition, Pixar's Jeremy Birn shows you how to: * Master Hollywood lighting techniques to produce professional results in any 3D application * Convincingly composite 3D models into real-world environments * Apply advanced rendering techniques using subsurface scattering, global illumination, caustics, occlusion, and high dynamic range images * Design realistic materials and paint detailed texture maps * Mimic real-life camera properties such as f-stops, exposure times, depth-of-field, and natural color temperatures for photorealistic renderings * Render in multiple passes for greater efficiency and creative control * Understand production pipelines at visual effects and animation studios * Develop your lighting reel to get a job in the industry Annotation Crafting a perfect rendering in 3D software means nailing all the details. And no matter what software you use, your success in creating realistic-looking illumination, shadows and textures depends on your professional lighting and rendering techniques. In this lavishly illustrated new edition, Pixar's Jeremy Birn shows you how to: Master Hollywood lighting techniques to produce professional results in any 3D application Convincingly composite 3D models into real-world environments Apply advanced rendering techniques using subsurface scattering, global illumination, caustics, occlusion, and high dynamic range images Design realistic materials and paint detailed texture maps Mimic real-life camera properties such as f-stops, exposure times, depth-of-field, and natural color temperatures for photorealistic renderings Render in multiple passes for greater efficiency and creative control Understand production pipelines at visual effects and animation studios Develop your lighting reel to get a job in the industry For professional users of 3D rendering software, this book is designed to help with real-world production challenges and contribute to the ongoing growth of your work. For students of computer graphics, this book wiill help you develop more professional rendering skills. For dedicated 3D hobbyists, this book can help you improve the artistic quality of your 3D renderings and learn more about professional approaches to graphics production Provides information on lighting and rendering techniques to create realistic illumination, shadows, and textures.