10 PRO TIPS AND TRICKS FOR LIGHTING/UNREAL

10 PRO TIPS AND TRICKS FOR LIGHTING/UNREAL
Unmissable tips & tricks for CG Lighters.
GG lighting can make or break the overall authenticity of a VFX shot; if a scene is poorly lit, it is often immediately apparent. Learning how to light scenes realistically and work effectively with other VFX artists to create stunning, well-lit scenes is a skill that can take many years to cultivate. #vfx #learning #work #lighting #unrealengine
A massive thank you to Outpost VFX Supervisor Sheen Yap, Senior Lighting / Lookdev Artist Jamie Stewart, Lighting / Lookdev Artists Cynthia Soza and Jeff Shank for sharing their very best CG lighting tips. #artist #thankyou
1. Get as much information regarding your plate lighting as possible
2. Always use a reference
3. Replicate what is happening in real life
4. The HDRI
5. Start Simple
6. Observe real world lighting, photography and cinematography
7. Don’t neglect the theory #photography #cinematography #reference
8. Learn the difference between realism and photo-realism.
9. Keep your scenes organised
10. Learn to isolate and debug issues – your team will thank you for it
source: https://outpost-vfx.com/en/news/18-pro-tips-and-tricks-for-lighting/