CG Spectrum

JANUARY 26, 2023

3D lighting involves simulating the behavior of light in a real-world or fantasy situation, including shadows, reflections, highlights, and color, using specialized lighting software and rendering tools. Creating or applying light rigs based on concept art or on set reference. What is 3D lighting, and what does a 3D lighting artist do?

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Film Render Animation Animation 98

CG Spectrum

JUNE 10, 2024

3D models can be rigged and then animated, placed as stationary objects in a scene by a layout artist, simulated or destroyed by an FX artist, and used for shadows or holdouts by a lighting artist. Texture artist - Texture artists specialize in creating the surface qualities (colors, patterns, sheens, etc.) What does a 3D animator do?

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Film Animation Animation Concepts 52

iXie gaming

AUGUST 12, 2024

A well-rigged character ensures that mocap data translates seamlessly into natural and fluid animations. Just like how games have moved from simple pixel images to lifelike visuals, mocap has changed from stiff movements to detailed performances. In films, it helps make amazing visual effects and bring fantasy creatures to life.

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