Digital Lighting and Rendering (2nd Edition)

Crafting a perfect rendering in 3D software means nailing all the details. And no matter what software you use, your success in creating realistic-looking illumination, shadows and textures depends on your professional lighting and rendering techniques. In this lavishly illustrated new edition, Pixar's Jeremy Birn shows you how to:br br ul liMaster Hollywood lighting techniques to produce professional results in any 3D application/li liConvincingly composite 3D models into real-world environments/li liApply advanced rendering techniques using subsurface scattering, global illumination, caustics, occlusion, and high dynamic range images/li liDesign realistic materials and paint detailed texture maps/li liMimic real-life camera properties such as f-stops, exposure times, depth-of-field, and natural color temperatures for photorealistic renderings/li liRender in multiple passes for greater efficiency and creative control/li liUnderstand production pipelines at visual effects and animation studios/li liDevelop your lighting reel to get a job in the industrybr /li /ul