Lighting for animation : the art of visual storytelling / P. Jasmine Katatikarn and Michael Tanzillo.
Material type:
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- computer
- online resource
- 9781315779591 (electronic bk.)
- 1315779595 (electronic bk.)
- 777/.7 23
Includes index.
Why we light : The role of lighting ; Creating visual shaping ; Directing the viewer's eye ; Interview with Chris Wedge, director, Blue Sky Studios -- Observing the world around us : The importance of reference ; Gathering reference ; Processing reference ; Utilizing reference ; Interview with Sharon Callahan, lighting director of photography, Pixar Animation Studios -- The lighter's toolbox : Common CG lights ; Basic properties of light ; Shadows ; Interview with Andrew Beddini, technical supervisor of imaging, Blue Sky Studios -- The lighter's workflow : Pre-lighting ; Understanding the roles of each light ; Let there be light! ; Render layers ; Render workflow ; Interview with Michal Knapp, art director, Blue Sky Studios -- 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 and lighting supervisor, Walt Disney Animation Studios -- Lighting scenarios : Character lighting ; Eyes ; Interior lighting ; Exterior lighting ; Interview with Haji Uesato, Blue Sky Studios -- Materials and compositing : Materials ; Simulating specific materials ; Compositing ; Layering ; The final touches ; Interview with Brian Hill, materials supervisor, Blue Sky Studios -- Honing the artistic eye : Image breakdowns ; Interview with Gabriel Portnoff, CG supervisor, Dreamworks Animation -- 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 -- Master lighting : Lighting pre-production ; 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 -- Closing statements : Getting started as a lighting artist ; Thriving in the industry ; Interview with Deb Stone, manager of recruiting and talent development, Blue Sky Studios.
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