This module covers exterior day lighting and the management of large lit spaces, through natural light and atmosphere challenges.
You complete one or two exterior day shots: sun placement, shadow management, exposure, depth and light consistency, working from photographic references. Special attention is paid to optimizing heavy scenes and managing render times. The last two weeks are devoted to finalization, final renders and studio delivery.
What you will cover
Natural light
- Sun & Sky and sun placement
- Choosing the time of day and managing shadows
- Natural lighting
Atmosphere & exposure
- Working on exposure
- Atmosphere, depth and light consistency
- Working from photographic references
- Exterior practical lights
Production on heavy scenes
- Optimizing exterior scenes
- Managing render times
- Production workflow on heavy scenes
Render phase (final 2 weeks)
- Finalizing shots and technical optimization
- Final renders and studio delivery
What you will get
An experience close to a real feature-film production.
Live sessions with a working mentor, in small groups.
Shots tailored to what recruiters expect.
A certificate of completion at the end of the program (non-certifying training).
Guided by a feature-film professional
Valentin Watrigant
Senior lighting artist · Illumination Studios Paris
Light is what turns an animated shot into a cinematic image: it guides the eye, sets the mood and carries the emotion of every scene. Valentin has made it his…
Filmography:
Sherlock Gnomes · The Grinch · The Secret Life of Pets 2 · Sing 2 · Minions: The Rise of Gru · The Super Mario Bros. Movie · Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
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