Lighting 3D Models: How to Improve Your Renders

Datsun 240z 3D model available for download here: https://www.artstation.com/a/13400100 Gun Model available for download: https://artstn.co/m/9aV6x After watching this tutorial, you will learn simple lighting workflow to improve your renders for your 3D models. These workflows will allow you to create clean, professional looking renders for your portfolio. I cover how the fundamentals of camera composition, lighting workflows, color balance and more. To support my channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/OnMars3D Professional Website: https://onmars3d.com/ Gumroad: https://gumroad.com/onmars3d Artstation: https://www.artstation.com/onmars3d Instagram:   / onmars3d   Software used in Tutorial: Maya 2020.4 Pure Ref #3D #rendering #3dart ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents 0:00 Introduction 1:09 Find reference and inspiration 3:05 Credit for the gun model 3:27 Camera setup - Focal Length and Composition 6:25 Creating a backdrop 12:26 Material setup 13:07 Render settings setup 14:00 Lighting setup 15:12 Lighting setup - Intensity, size, and Position 17:25 Refine composition 18:24 Lighting setup - Continuing to refine 21:50 Light Decay 25:05 Lighting setup - Color and temperature 29:48 Lighting setup - Combine HDRs and Sun/Sky 33:13 Apply lighting workflow to gun model - Timelapse 34:52 Apply lighting workflow to gun model - Overview 36:17 Final touches with color grading and conclusion ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------