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User Manual for Focal Press Book: Lighting for Animation: The Art of Visual Storytelling Click to enlarge the picture
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Product description Authored by Jasmine Katatikarn and Michael Tanzillo, the paperback book Lighting for Animation: The Art of Visual Storytelling from Focal Press is designed to make you a better artist. In this book, the authors 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. - In-Depth Instruction
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- Creating mood and storytelling through lighting
- Using light to create visual shaping
- Directing the viewer's eye with light and color
- Gathering and utilizing reference images
- Successfully lighting and rendering workflows
- Render layers and how they can be used most effectively
- Specific lighting scenarios including character lighting, environment lighting, and lighting an animated sequence
- Material properties and their work with lighting
- Compositing techniques essential for a lighter
- A guide on how to start your career and achieve success as a lighting artist
- Content:
- - Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Why We Light- The Role of Lighting
- Creating Visual Shaping
- Directing the Viewer's Eye
- Interview with Chris Wedge - Director: Blue Sky Studios
- Chapter 2: Observing the World Around Us- Gathering Reference
- Processing Reference
- Utilizing Reference
- Interview with Sharon Callahan - Lighting Director of Photography: Pixar Animation Studios
- Chapter 3: The Lighter's Toolbox- Common CG Lights
- Basic Properties of Light
- Shadows
- Interview with Andrew Beddini - Technical Supervisor of Imaging: Blue Sky Studios
- Chapter 4: The Lighter's Workflow- Pre-Lighting
- Understanding the Roles of Each Light
- Let There Be Light!
- Render Layers
- Render Workflow
- Interview with Mike Knapp - Art Director: Blue Sky Studios
- Chapter 5: Dissecting a Well-Lit Shot- Telling the Story by Emphasizing the Mood
- Directing the Viewer's Eye
- Visual Shaping
- Interview with Josh Staub - Visual Effects Supervisor & Lighting Supervisor: Walt Disney Animation Studios
- Chapter 6: Lighting Scenarios- Character Lighting
- Eyes
- Interior Lighting
- Exterior Lighting
- Interview with Haji Uesato: Blue Sky Studios
- Chapter 7: Materials and Compositing- Materials
- Simulating Specific Materials
- Compositing
- Layering
- The Final Touches
- Interview with Brian Hill - Materials Supervisor: Blue Sky Studios
- Chapter 8: Honing the Artistic Eye- Image Breakdowns
- Interview with Gabriel Portnoff - CG Supervisor: DreamWorks Animation
- Chapter 9: Lighting Walkthroughs- Lighting Scenario One: Character Beauty Lighting
- Lighting Scenario Two: Character and Environment
- Lighting Scenario Three: Multiple Characters
- Interview with Yann Mabille - Creative Director/Partner: Interstate
- Chapter 10: Master Lighting- Look Development and Master Lighting
- Creating a Clean Rig
- Interview with Eldar Cholich- Lighting Lead: Blue Sky Studios
- Interview with Kurt Kaminski - Lighter: Walt Disney Animation Studios
- Chapter 11: Closing Statements- Getting Started as a Lighting Artist
- Thriving in the Industry
- Interview with Deb Stone - Manager, Talent Development: Blue Sky Studios
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Technical parametersFocal Press 9781138018679 Specs | Subject | Lighting and Visual Effect Techniques | | Author | Jasmine Katatikarn and Michael Tanzillo | | Edition | 1st Edition | | Hard/Soft Cover | Paperback | | Pages | 260 | | ISBN Number | 9781138018679 | | Publisher | Focal Press | | Date Published | July 2016 |
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