Lighting 3D Models: How to Improve Your Renders

Datsun 240z 3D model available for download here: https://www.artstation.com/a/13400100
Gun Model available for download: https://artstn.co/m/9aV6x

After watching this tutorial, you will learn simple lighting workflow to improve your renders for your 3D models. These workflows will allow you to create clean, professional looking renders for your portfolio. I cover how the fundamentals of camera composition, lighting workflows, color balance and more.

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Software used in Tutorial:

Maya 2020.4
Pure Ref

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Table of Contents

0:00 Introduction
1:09 Find reference and inspiration
3:05 Credit for the gun model
3:27 Camera setup - Focal Length and Composition
6:25 Creating a backdrop
12:26 Material setup
13:07 Render settings setup
14:00 Lighting setup
15:12 Lighting setup - Intensity, size, and Position
17:25 Refine composition
18:24 Lighting setup - Continuing to refine
21:50 Light Decay
25:05 Lighting setup - Color and temperature
29:48 Lighting setup - Combine HDRs and Sun/Sky
33:13 Apply lighting workflow to gun model - Timelapse
34:52 Apply lighting workflow to gun model - Overview
36:17 Final touches with color grading and conclusion


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