Lighting for Animation

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1: Why We Light

The Role of Lighting

Creating Visual Shaping

Directing the Viewer's Eye

Interview with Chris Wedge - Director :: Blue Sky Studios

Chapter 2: Observing the World Around Us

Gathering Reference

Processing Reference

Utilizing Reference

Interview with Sharon Callahan - Lighting Director of Photography :: Pixar Animation Studios

Chapter 3: The Lighter's Toolbox

Common CG Lights

Basic Properties of Light

Shadows

Interview with Andrew Beddini - Technical Supervisor of Imaging :: Blue Sky Studios

Chapter 4: The Lighter's Workflow

Pre-Lighting

Understanding the Roles of Each Light

Let There Be Light!

Render Layers

Render Workflow

Interview with Mike Knapp - Art Director :: Blue Sky Studios

Chapter 5: Dissecting a Well-Lit Shot

Telling the Story By Emphasizing the Mood

Directing the Viewer's Eye

Visual Shaping

Interview with Josh Staub - Visual Effects Supervisor & Lighting Supervisor :: Walt Disney Animation Studios

Chapter 6: Lighting Scenarios

Character Lighting

Eyes

Interior Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Interview with Haji Uesato :: Blue Sky Studios

Chapter 7: Materials and Compositing

Materials

Simulating Specific Materials

Compositing

Layering

The Final Touches

Interview with Brian Hill - Materials Supervisor :: Blue Sky Studios

Chapter 8: Honing the Artistic Eye

Image Breakdowns

Interview with Gabriel Portnoff - CG Supervisor :: Dreamworks Animation

Chapter 9: Lighting Walkthroughs

Lighting Scenario One :: Character Beauty Lighting

Lighting Scenario Two :: Character and Environment

Lighting Scenario Three :: Multiple Characters

Interview with Yann Mabille - Creative Director/Partner :: Interstate

Chapter 10: Master Lighting

Look Development and Master Lighting

Creating a Clean Rig

Interview with Eldar Cholich- Lighting Lead :: Blue Sky Studios

Interview with Kurt Kaminski - Lighter :: Walt Disney Animation Studios

Chapter 11: Closing Statements

Getting Started as a Lighting Artist

Thriving in the Industry

Interview with Deb Stone - Manager, Talent Development :: Blue Sky Studios