How to Digitally Paint Lighting Scenes

Char Reed

Char ReedJul 11, 2016Lessons: 14Length: 1 hour

Drawing/Illustration Illustration Adobe Photoshop

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How to Digitally Paint Lighting Scenes

Introduction

00:48

Have you ever taken a moment to notice a sunbeam streaming through a window, seeing how the light changes the colors of objects in the room and casts shadows? Paying attention to the interplay of light and shadow in real life can give us some great inspiration for making our digital paintings look more life-like. So in this course, digital artist Char Reed will discuss the theory of how light can make or break your digital paintings. You'll then get practical and be shown how to digitally paint lighting on various objects and scenes, all within Adobe Photoshop.

1.Introduction
2 lessons, 05:11

1.1
Introduction
00:48

1.2
Tools and Resources
04:23

2.Lighting Basics
4 lessons, 13:29

2.1
Light Sources
03:01

2.2
How Lighting Relates to Form
04:01

2.3
Lighting Angles
03:26

2.4
Common Mistakes
03:01

3.Other Lighting Considerations
3 lessons, 23:34

3.1
Lighting Planes
10:28

3.2
Local Value
08:13

3.3
Lighting Intensity
04:53

4.Practical Examples
4 lessons, 18:44

4.1
Figure
04:31

4.2
Animal
04:48

4.3
Objects
05:41

4.4
Landscape
03:44

5.Conclusion
1 lesson, 00:57

5.1
Conclusion
00:57

Char Reed

Char Reed is a digital artist and illustrator, with over 4 years experience in the video games industry. Her passion is with pet portrait and caricature art by keeping a sense of whimsy while applying the realistic touch of a wildlife artist.