ABSTRACT

Certified by Autodesk, Darren Brooker's new edition teaches the production techniques behind real-world work. The tutorials take you from the fundamentals of lighting, right through to advanced techniques.

chapter Chapter 1|5 pages

Introduction

part 1|53 pages

Theory

chapter Chapter 2|19 pages

A Little Light Theory

chapter Chapter 3|15 pages

CG Lights Examined

chapter Chapter 4|15 pages

Understanding Shadows

part 2|219 pages

Techniques

chapter Chapter 5|15 pages

Basic Lighting Techniques

chapter Chapter 6|19 pages

Further Lighting Techniques

chapter Chapter 7|17 pages

> Radiosity Techniques

chapter Chapter 8|31 pages

> Indoor Lighting Techniques

chapter Chapter 9|25 pages

>Outdoor Lighting Techniques

chapter 10|28 pages

Chapter 10 > RENDERING WITH MENTAL RAY

chapter Chapter 11|21 pages

> Match Lighting

chapter Chapter 12|11 pages

Lighting Analysis

chapter Chapter 13|17 pages

Lighting and Lens Effects

chapter Chapter 14|25 pages

Compositing

part 3|19 pages

Tips & tricks

chapter Chapter 15|17 pages

In Production

part 4|64 pages

Taking it further

chapter Chapter 16|25 pages

Composition and Drama

chapter Chapter 17|19 pages

Camerawork and Technicalities

chapter Chapter 18|16 pages

Looking Further