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3ds Max Lighting Fundamentals

by Verena Tatiana

Light is one of the most important concepts to master in order to achieve professional looking 3D renders. This course will cover the fundamentals of 3D lighting in 3ds Max, without focusing on any specific rendering engine. Software Required: 3ds Max.

What you'll learn

The lighting of a 3d scene is one of the most important aspects to master if you wish to achieve an appealing, good-looking, realistic render. With this in mind, mastering the basic concepts is not only necessary but an important part of a good foundation, that will help you master 3d illumination. In this course, 3ds Max Lighting Fundamentals, you will learn how to create and set different light types. Next, you will learn how the different shadow types work and how some settings can greatly impact your end result. Finally, you will explore some of the most important lighting concepts. After watching this course, you should feel comfortable learning advanced rendering aspects of your render engine of choice, using what you've see here as your base. Software Required: 3ds Max.

About the author

Verena started her career working for a computer graphics school in Brazil, as an intern, where she was responsible for helping teachers in class. Afterwards, she went to an exhibition planning company, where she was responsible for developing exhibition projects from planning to execution. She also spent some time as a 3D generalist at an animation studio in Salvador, Maianga Eldorado, where she was responsible mainly for rigging, 3D animation, and 3D concept art for clients around the world. ... more

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