Last weekend, I reviewed over 50 assignments that 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 artists had submitted.
What surprised me was that all these assignments followed a pattern and had similar drawbacks.
Hampering the candidates from showcasing their true potential.
Keep these 3 𝐓𝐈𝐏𝐒 in mind to seal the deal & influence the final hiring decision as a Lighting & Rendering artist.
Here is a list of tips that can help you:
✓ 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬:
To achieve realism in your 3D environments, utilize multiple lighting setups instead of just relying on one, as this showcases your product in the best possible light.
✓ 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 & 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 ‘𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐚𝐲’:
Identifying the time of day is crucial for maintaining consistency and realism.
Stick to it by altering elements like shadows, reflections, sunlight direction, and artificial light to create a realistic scene.
✓ 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐊𝐞𝐲:
Don't hesitate to make adjustments to the environment, such as adding or reducing props, to enhance the lighting or maybe tweak the textures if necessary.
𝘉𝘰𝘯𝘶𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵
𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞
Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither will your skills, but striving to up-skill is the way to go.
Master your core concepts and invest in continuous learning and skill development to improve your lighting and rendering skills.
To achieve realism in your work as a Lighting & Rendering artist, these tips are bound to improve the quality of your work, so embrace them wholeheartedly while working on your next assignment.
I hope these tips help.
You can drop any questions regarding lighting and rendering (and 3D) in the comments.
P.S. - In the picture is a render we did for a customer.
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