ENVIRONMENT LIGHTING
MADE EASY
Look, lighting is the secret sauce that separates forgettable images from jaw-dropping cinema. It's that X-factor in films and VFX that’s hard to get right.
Good News: Today, we're giving you a sneak peek into Unreal Fundamentals, with a focus on mastering lighting for your films and VFX projects.
Your 4-Step Lighting Framework
Light Direction: Show off the planes of each object with light and shadow
Light Size: Master soft vs. hard shadows. Know when to use each.
Color: Use color theory to evoke the emotions your story deserves.
Intensity: Balance your scenes perfectly. No more trial and error.
Use this Framework to match the looks of some of your favorite films and start applying it to your work. Start creating Lighting Studies of your own!
Download Project Files and Get Started
Download Epic Game’s Free Assets from the Unreal Marketplace
Download our Lightsaber Battle Project File and Bonus Tutorial
