Aesthetic 3D Lighting

History, Theory, and Application

Lee Lanier (Visual Effects Artist, USA)

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Routledge
12 March 2018

Art techniques & principles; Cinematography, television camerawork; Film movie production: technical skills; Graphical & digital media applications

Aesthetic 3D Lighting: History, Theory, and Application delves into the history, the theory, and the practical and aesthetic application of lighting in the fine arts and 3D animation.

In this book, animation industry veteran and lighting expert Lee Lanier examines the importance of lighting and its ability to communicate information to the viewer. Lee examines the history of lighting as applied to the fine arts, film, photography, and 3D animation. He discusses the use of light color, light location and direction, and light shadow types to recreate specific locations and to generate moods. He includes guides for successful lighting in 3D animation. Software-agnostic examples lead you through useful 3D lighting set-ups. Chapter-long case studies step you through more complex 3D lighting projects in Autodesk Maya.

An accompanying eResource (www.routledge.com/9781138737570) features 3D model files, scene files, and texture bitmaps, allowing you to practice the discussed techniques in Autodesk Maya and many other 3D programs.

The lighting techniques covered in this book include:

History of lighting as used in the fine arts

The scientific mechanisms of light

Light types and light application in 3D programs

Light qualities including shadows variations

Basic and advanced 3D lighting approaches

1-, 2-, 3-point, naturalistic, and stylistic lighting techniques

Replication of real-world lighting scenarios and locations

Overview of advanced 3D lighting and rendering systems

By: Lee Lanier (Visual Effects Artist USA)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 191mm,
Weight: 600g
ISBN: 9781138737563
ISBN 10: 1138737569
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 12 March 2018
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lee Lanier has worked as a professional computer animator and VFX (visual effects) artist since 1994. He has more than 70 features, shorts, music videos, trailers, and commercials to his credit. Lee has written a dozen high-end software books that have sold more than 35,000 copies, has authored VFX training videos for LinkedIn and lynda.com, has taught VFX compositing at the Gnomon School of Visual Effects in Hollywood, and is a member of the Visual Effects Society. A strong supporter of the arts, Lee co-founded the Dam Short Film Festival and is an avid painter and illustrator. You can see his work at beezlebugbit.com and diabolica-art.com.

Reviews for Aesthetic 3D Lighting: History, Theory, and Application

""A comprehensive look at the aesthetic development and theory behind 3D lighting practices. This book can be an essential guide to anyone looking to understand the development of lighting styles in 3D films."" —A. Newman, School of Film and Animation, Rochester Institute of Technology ""A comprehensive look at the aesthetic development and theory behind 3D lighting practices. This book can be an essential guide to anyone looking to understand the development of lighting styles in 3D-animated films."" —A. Newman, School of Film and Animation, Rochester Institute of Technology