{"product_id":"lighting-for-animation-9781138018679","title":"Lighting for Animation","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLighting for Animation is designed with one goal in mind - to make you a better artist. Over the course of the book, Jasmine Katatikarn and Michael Tanzillo (Senior Lighting TDs, Blue Sky Studios) will train your eye to analyze your work more critically, and teach you approaches and techniques to improve your craft. Focusing on the main philosophies and core concepts utilized by industry professionals, this book builds the foundation for a successful career as a lighting artist in visual effects and computer animation. Inside youâll find in-depth instruction on:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâ Creating mood and storytelling through lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâ Using light to create visual shaping\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâ Directing the viewerâs eye with light and color\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâ Gathering and utilizing reference images\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâ Successfully lighting and rendering workflows\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâ Render layers and how they can be used most effectively\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâ Specific lighting scenarios, including character lighting, environment lighting, and lighting an animated sequence\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâ Material properties and their work with lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâ Compositing techniques essential for a lighter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eâ A guide on how to start your career and achieve success as a lighting artist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is not designed to teach software packagesâthere are websites, instructional manuals, online demos, and traditional courses available to teach you how to operate specific computer programs. That type of training will teach you how to create an image; this book will teach you the technical skills you need to make that image beautiful. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStunning examples from a variety of films serve to inspire and inform your creative choices.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnique approach focuses on using lighting as a storytelling tool, rather than just telling you which buttons to press.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive companion website contains lighting exercises, assets, challenges, and further resources to help you expand your skillset.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 1: Why We Light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Role of Lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreating Visual Shaping\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirecting the Viewer’s Eye\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterview with Chris Wedge – Director :: Blue Sky Studios \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Observing the World Around Us\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGathering Reference\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProcessing Reference \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUtilizing Reference\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterview with Sharon Callahan - Lighting Director of Photography :: Pixar Animation Studios\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: The Lighter’s Toolbox\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommon CG Lights\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBasic Properties of Light\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShadows\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterview with Andrew Beddini – Technical Supervisor of Imaging :: Blue Sky Studios\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: The Lighter’s Workflow\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePre-Lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Roles of Each Light\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet There Be Light!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRender Layers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRender Workflow\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterview with Mike Knapp – Art Director :: Blue Sky Studios\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Dissecting a Well-Lit Shot\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTelling the Story By Emphasizing the Mood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirecting the Viewer’s Eye\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVisual Shaping\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterview with Josh Staub – Visual Effects Supervisor \u0026amp; 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