This course provides a comprehensive guide to mastering lighting and compositing in Blender, perfect for beginners looking to enhance their 3D design skills. Through hands-on lessons, you’ll learn to manipulate light sources, create realistic renders, and apply advanced techniques for stunning visual effects. By the end of the course, you'll have the knowledge to bring atmosphere and realism to your 3D scenes, whether for still images or animations.
Blender Lighting & Compositing for Beginners
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
8 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Understand and master the basic and advanced lighting techniques in Blender.
Create realistic nighttime environments using emissive materials and volumetric effects.
Utilize Blender’s compositing tools to enhance your renders with glare and sharpening effects.
Gain expertise in working with Blender’s Eevee and Cycles render engines for professional results.
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Taught in English
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There are 10 modules in this course
In this module, we will introduce you to the course, outline the core topics, and set expectations for your learning journey. You'll gain an overview of what Blender lighting and compositing techniques you will master, giving you a roadmap for your progression.
What's included
1 video1 reading
In this module, we will cover the essential lighting techniques in Blender, focusing on key light sources, properties, and HDRI skybox lighting. These foundational skills are crucial for building a solid lighting base in any 3D scene.
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3 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will dive into Eevee’s rendering features, focusing on real-time rendering techniques like ambient occlusion and bloom. You'll also discover how to enhance your renders with efficient workflow practices to achieve stunning results in Blender.
What's included
2 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will explore various Blender rendering tools, focusing on speed and style. You'll learn how to reduce render times, simulate natural lighting, and create artistic effects like cell shading in your 3D scenes.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will guide you through techniques for rendering nighttime environments, including using emissive materials and creating volumetric fog. Learn how to achieve realistic and compelling 3D scenes under low-light conditions.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will focus on professional lighting setups and post-processing techniques. You'll learn essential skills like 3-point lighting, creating gradient backgrounds, and adding glare for a polished and cinematic look.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will focus on lighting techniques for interior and isometric scenes. You’ll learn to simulate natural light rays and refine your final renders with Blender’s compositing tools for optimal results.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will cover studio lighting techniques and specialized compositing for automotive renders. Learn how to create professional, polished visuals for product showcases and vehicle presentations in Blender.
What's included
2 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will teach you advanced rendering and post-processing techniques specifically for 3D environments. You’ll gain the skills to enhance the visual appeal of your final renders with Eevee and powerful post-processing tools.
What's included
2 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will focus on Blender's compositor and sharpening tools to fine-tune your renders. You'll also learn advanced lighting techniques for Cycles to create hyper-realistic 3D images, ensuring your work looks professional and polished.
What's included
4 videos2 assignments
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