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    Lighting Principles

    Lesson 2 in Styleframes

    1 hr & 24 mins of training
    Lesson Information

    Now you will learn to light your scenes in a compelling way. To do this, it's important not just to understand the rules of lighting, but to know when and how to break those rules. In this Lesson, you will learn about the underlying moods caused by different lighting setups, as well as how to achieve them. And of course, you will practice lighting models for yourself in C4D. 

    Homework
    Illumination

    Use the model and texture you finished in the previous Lesson to create at least six single light source renders. Remember to balance your values. After this, create two multiple light source renders.

    Extra Credit

    Find a new lighting reference and light your model in that style. Changing the color of your lights is another good way to make your scenes even more dynamic. You can also try to arrange your models and camera to create a styleframe using these lighting techniques.

    Lighting references can be found here: pinterest.com/zaoeyo/lighting/

    Extended Study

    Follow along with the final chapter to texture and light a model of Cthulhu. 

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    Lesson Plan

    Lesson 1

    Advanced Textures

    In this Lesson, you will learn texturing techniques in Octane. Zaoeyo will show you around the software and help you to bring in your model. Next, you'll follow along in creating photorealistic stone and bronze textures for your image. Octane may look complex, but you will see how simple this process can be when approached from the right mindset. 

    1 hr & 20 mins of training
    Lesson 2

    Lighting Principles

    Now you will learn to light your scenes in a compelling way. To do this, it's important not just to understand the rules of lighting, but to know when and how to break those rules. In this Lesson, you will learn about the underlying moods caused by different lighting setups, as well as how to achieve them. And of course, you will practice lighting models for yourself in C4D. 

    1 hr & 24 mins of training
    Lesson 3

    Golden Styleframe

    In this Lesson you'll combine all the skills you've learned throughout the course to create your own styleframe. After coming up with a concept, a major part of the process involves planning out the sequence of shots which will end up on your final board. Then you will compose, light, and render your sequence's most important shot. This will be your Golden Styleframe. 

    1 hr & 32 mins of training
    Lesson 4

    Styleframe Board

    You will begin this Lesson by following along with zaoeyo as he creates his second Golden Styleframe. This will then be used with the work from the previous Lesson to create the rest of the shots. Finally, everything will be collected togther onto a single styleframe board- a great way to present the work to clients or showcase it in a portfolio. 

    2 hrs & 25 mins of training
    Lesson 5

    Bonus: Animated Title Sequence

    This bonus fifth Lesson will take you through zaoeyo's process in turning his finished styleframe board into a beautiful animated title sequence. He'll begin by pacing out the edit using the still frames set to a music track. Then comes the process of animating each shot, and tweaking them to feel just right. Lastly, zaoeyo will add post-production effects and titles to the edited sequence. 

    This bonus content does not include narration from the artist, so keep a close eye on the logic of his decisions while following along. 
     

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