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The Under-Appreciated Art of CG Lighting

By , About.com GuideJanuary 29, 2012

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Lighting is an incredibly important aspect of the computer graphics pipeline.  It can almost single handedly alter the mood of a scene, or establish a certain mood, focus, or rhythm.

But compared to disciplines like modeling and animation, CG lighting is relatively under-appreciated and overlooked.

One of the best ways to set yourself apart as a beginning 3D artist is to become really good at lighting your characters and environments.  Here's our take on the subject:

Good CG Lighting and Why It's Important

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