In today's competitive job market, it's essential to have a diverse skill set that sets you apart from other applicants. The Photorealistic Lighting course covers the technical aspects of lighting for VFX and provides real-world experience that you can add to your portfolio, making you a more competitive candidate for any job opportunity.

Plus, with the Academy of Animated Art, you get everything you need to succeed in the VFX industry—from industry professionals as your teachers to a comprehensive curriculum that provides you with the skills and knowledge you need to achieve your goals.

Don't let a lack of knowledge or experience hold you back from your dream job! Enroll now and start your journey toward success in the VFX industry.

How would your life change if you were to get a job in VFX?

Work On Something Cool!

Imagine this...You actually like the projects you are working on! You can work on the next generation of blockbuster visual effects films.

Think about Star Wars, Spiderverse, Lord of the Rings, and the last Marvel movie you saw, and imagine being a part of a film that your child, your grandchildren, and countless children worldwide will see. Your art can inspire people for generations to come!

Earn More Money Than You Ever Thought Possible!

Did you know the Lighting Artist's salary in VFX average $79,800 annually? What could earning that salary do for your life? Could you stop worrying about how you will pay your rent every month? Could you finally get that apartment you’ve always wanted? Or maybe that car? Support your family?

Introduction to Photorealistic Lighting (The details!)

In this course, you'll learn all about the art of visual effects and how to create realistic lighting effects that will take your projects to the next level.

Photorealistic lighting is an essential aspect of creating immersive and believable visuals. Our class will teach you everything you need to know, from the fundamentals of lighting theory to the technical skills required to use software like Maya and Arnold to create high-quality, realistic lighting.

Not only will this course help you excel creatively and technically, but it can also boost your career opportunities in the visual effects industry. Photorealistic lighting is in high demand, and by mastering these skills, you'll be more competitive in the job market.

Course Curriculum:

01 | Lighting & Cinematography

What is photorealism - The art of cinematography.

In our inaugural session, we'll delve into the concept of photorealism, particularly as it applies to filmmaking. We'll dissect the elements that coalesce in a final frame to give an impression of photographic reality. This class forms the bedrock of our mindset as lighters, a perspective that we'll employ and build upon throughout the duration of this course.

02 | Tips & Tricks

Things I wished someone told me as a young artist.

In our second session, we will engage in a detailed conversation surrounding the technical facets of lighting. Our focus will be on honing efficient organizational practices, understanding the vital components of lighting, and I'll share my personal methodology for configuring shaders. Moreover, we will also take a succinct dip into the realm of compositing using Nuke.

Lighting study

Daytime Lighting

Lighting study

Mixed Interior Lighting

Lighting study

Night time Lighting

Lighting study

Daytime city Lighting