Blender Lighting & Compositing for Beginners

The Complete Blender Lighting and Compositing Course for Beginners

Created by: 3D Tudor
3D Tudor | 3D Artist & Tutor

What Will I Learn?

• • Kickstarting your 3D modelling journey in Blender whether you are a seasoned artist or a newcomer
• • Learning about and experiencing the differences between Cycles and Eevee rendering in Blender
• • Completing a full introduction to the core of Blender's lighting system, spotlighting the four quintessential light sources; sun, point, area, and, spotlight
• • Mastering the use of HDRI textures for enhanced ambient lighting
• • Painting your scenes with lifelike illumination
• • Lighting your scenes with styles ranging from whimsical Pixar-inspired brightness to the golden hues of a realistic sunset, all without relying on external do
• • Learning how to transform any 3D scene into a vibrant comic book-style illustration with ease
• • Manipulating light and shadows to create eerie ambiences that imbue your scenes with a sense of foreboding and suspense
• • Understanding the interplay of light and shadow to bring out the best in your creations with 3 Point Lighting and studio lighting
• • Covering the basics behind node management with the Blender Compositor
• • Diving into the intricacies of lighting interiors to avoid flatness, ensuring each corner breathes life
• • Exploring the magic of god rays using volumetrics
• • Learning how to use Blender’s lighting and compositing features to create next-level stylized assets
• • Mastering studio lighting using the Eevee render engine
• • Working with sky texture node, layers and compositor to finish with a night and day difference between emitter and professional renders

Requirements

• • To own a computer (Microsoft, Linux or Mac)
• • To have downloaded Blender
• • A thirst to learn and excitement about 3D modelling, game art, and lighting to take your portfolio to the next level
• • To download all course resources including 3 premium HDRI files, and 11 fully prepared scenes, complete with stunning models at your disposal for any project. Each scene is paired with an exemplary Blender file and a corresponding project file, offering a clear visual guide to aid your practice.

Target audience

• - Anyone who needs a structured pathway that takes you from the basics to the advanced, elucidating the principles and techniques that transform a good render into a great one
• - Beginner 3D modellers eager to learn how to use Blender to create a variety of 3D art portfolio pieces
• - Digital artists who have the creative vision but the technical aspects of achieving realistic or stylized lighting feel overwhelming
• - Enthusiasts of Blender who want to fast-track their understanding of lighting and compositing to add a professional finish to their work
• - Mid-level 3D modellers who want to take their modelling to a new level and improve their workflow with tips and tricks
• - Advanced 3D modellers who want to take their skills to the next level and create more captivating scenes