3D Lighting Courses and Certifications

Reallusion

The Ultimate CC5 3D Lighting Guide - Create Cinematic Realism with Free Presets

Master cinematic 3D lighting in Character Creator 5 using free presets to enhance realism, adjust shadows, and create stunning portrait to full-body renders with professional results.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

3D Lighting 101 with Nomad Sculpt

Master essential 3D lighting techniques to transform your digital sculptures and models with dynamic, realistic setups that showcase textures, materials, and moods effectively.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

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 Video

Reallusion

iClone 7 Basics Tutorial - Introduction to Lighting

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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 Video

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 Video

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 Video

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 Video

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 Video

SouthernShotty

Blender 3D - Lighting for Beginners

Learn essential lighting techniques in Blender 3D to enhance your 3D scenes. Discover how to create mood, depth, and realism through effective lighting strategies for beginners.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Unreal Sensei

Unreal Engine 5.5 - New Features and Revolutionary 3D Lighting with MegaLights

Discover the groundbreaking features in UE 5.5, from revolutionary MegaLights and enhanced MetaHumans to advanced material design and rendering capabilities.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Freedom Arts - 3D Animation & Game Developer

iClone 8 Lighting Tutorial

Master the fundamentals of lighting in iClone 8 with this step-by-step tutorial covering point lights, spot lights, directional lights, and rendering techniques for 3D animation projects.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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 Video

InspirationTuts

Essential Lighting Concepts in 3D Graphics - From GI to SSS

Explore essential lighting concepts in 3D graphics: global illumination, HDRI, volumetrics, soft/hard lighting, gobos, caustics, and subsurface scattering for enhanced visual realism.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

Create 3D Animation for Scene Design and 3D Lighting with iClone and ActorCore

Learn to create and animate a complete 3D scene using iClone 7, covering scene construction, character animation, lighting setup, and camerawork. Perfect for beginners seeking to master basic 3D animation workflows.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

SouthernShotty

Learn Everything About Lighting in Blender 3D

Master Blender 3D lighting fundamentals with practical techniques for creating cinematic renders, understanding light types, shadow contrast, and mood through color.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video