3D Lighting Courses and Certifications

Blender Guru

Ways to Improve Your Lighting - Demonstration

Live demonstration showcasing techniques to enhance lighting in Blender projects. Practical tips and real-time improvements on community-submitted 3D scenes, focusing on creating visually appealing and realistic lighting setups.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Reallusion

Lighting a Scene in iClone 7 - Tutorial Using All Available Tools

Comprehensive guide to lighting techniques in iClone 7, covering HBAO, PBR, ILBs, GI, and image enhancements for creating stunning day and night scenes in a Roman Patio setting.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Reallusion

iClone 7 Basics Tutorial - Introduction to Lighting

Learn essential lighting techniques in iClone 7 to transform scenes from drab to visually stunning. Explore image-based, ambient, directional, spotlight, and point lights to set the perfect mood for your 3D projects.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Reallusion

iClone 6 Tutorial - 3 Point Lighting for Realistic Humans

Master 3-point lighting techniques in iClone 6 to create realistic human characters. Learn key, fill, and rim lighting, along with shadow settings and ambient lighting for enhanced visual impact.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Reallusion

iClone 6 Tutorial - Lighting in Indigo Rendering

Learn to adjust iClone lights for optimal rendering in Indigo, exploring various techniques to achieve different lighting effects and enhance your 3D scenes.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Reallusion

iClone Beginner's Guide: Basic Scene Lighting

Learn essential scene lighting techniques in iClone, including directional lights, spot lights, point lights, and image-based lighting. Master the basics to set the mood and enhance your 3D scenes effectively.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Lighting and Rendering in Maya and Arnold

10 ratings at Pluralsight

Throughout these lessons we'll explore a more in depth look at lighting and rendering a scene in Arnold. Software required: Maya 2012, Photoshop CS3, ZBrush v4r5, Arnold.

• Pluralsight
• 2 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

After Effects Apprentice: 11 3D Space

8 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Get an introduction to 3D space in After Effects, plus advanced 3D workflows involving Photoshop.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 4 hours 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Motion Graphics for Video Editors: Working with 3D Objects

7 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn to create and manipulate 3D graphics for use in video, using Photoshop, After Effects, and Illustrator.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Introduction to Lights in V-Ray Next

4 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to use the VRayLight in V-Ray Next for 3ds Max to light and render any scene.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

photoshopCAFE

How to Use 3D in Photoshop - Ultimate in Depth Tutorial

Comprehensive guide to Photoshop's 3D features, covering models, textures, lighting, rendering, and animation. Learn to create and manipulate 3D elements for stunning visual effects.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

FlippedNormals

Blender Lighting Tutorial for 3D Beginners - Learn How to Light

Master Blender lighting techniques: explore spot, sun, area, and point lights, plus HDRI setup. Learn to manipulate settings, create soft shadows, and enhance 3D scenes with effective illumination.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

eyedesyn

Twisting Cloth Simulations in Cinema 4D

Learn advanced cloth simulation techniques in Cinema 4D, including twisting effects, force objects, and turbulence. Master lighting, texturing, and retiming for stunning visual results.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

eyedesyn

Using Octane Render to Texture & Light a Furry Mouse Scene - Part 1

Learn to texture and light a furry mouse scene in Cinema 4D using Octane Render. Master character posing, hair settings, lighting, and subsurface scattering materials for realistic 3D rendering.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

dekeNow

Let There Be Light and Shadows

Explore Adobe Illustrator's enhanced 3D lighting controls, including rotation, height, and softness. Learn to create realistic shadows and master the interplay of light in your digital designs.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course