Lighting Techniques (eBook)

Description

In this section, we’ll cover the essentials of lighting, shadowing, shading, and special lighting effects. These techniques are powerful tools for drawing the viewer into your artwork, but they must be used carefully to maintain believability. Staying true to your light source is crucial—proper use of light and dark ensures that even the most detailed or complex images remain clear and easy to understand. This also lays the groundwork for using color in a convincing way.

This section takes a scientific approach to lighting, making it both holistic and easy to grasp. By mimicking the way light behaves in the real world, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of what you’re seeing and how to recreate it. We’ll cover the vocabulary associated with lighting, the techniques for using it effectively, and when to apply them for the best results. By the end of this section, students will have the skills to create realistic lighting effects from scratch, adaptable to any scene or style.