Digital Lighting and Rendering, 2/e (Paperback)

Description

Crafting a perfect rendering in 3D software means nailing all the details. And no matter what software you use, your success in creating realistic-looking illumination, shadows and textures depends on your professional lighting and rendering techniques. In this lavishly illustrated new edition, Pixar's Jeremy Birn shows you how to:

• Master Hollywood lighting techniques to produce professional results in any 3D application
• Convincingly composite 3D models into real-world environments
• Apply advanced rendering techniques using subsurface scattering, global illumination, caustics, occlusion, and high dynamic range images
• Design realistic materials and paint detailed texture maps
• Mimic real-life camera properties such as f-stops, exposure times, depth-of-field, and natural color temperatures for photorealistic renderings
• Render in multiple passes for greater efficiency and creative control
• Understand production pipelines at visual effects and animation studios
• Develop your lighting reel to get a job in the industry

 

The industry standard for digital lighting and rendering - updated and expanded!

• Thoroughly updated guide covers new techniques and emerging technologies in 3D graphics production, including polynomial texture mapping, HDRI, and more.
• Software-agnostic focus teaches essential skills and concepts that can be applied in any 3D rendering package.
• Jeremy Birn is an animation and production pro who spent the past two years working on 'The Incredibles' for Pixar.