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How to Approach Daytime Lighting Scenario
Daytime lighting scenario is an undeniable king of commercial imagery. From billboards to social media feeds, these scenarios dominate the visual landscape. However, that doesn’t mean there’s no art to crafting a daytime scene, especially one that stands out from the crowd. So today, let’s explore all the nuances and subtle elements that make it truly captivating!
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Mastering the Lighting
HDRI Lighting Made Easy!
The easiest way to bring life into your scene is by using HDRI lighting. That’s it, seriously. Basic principles are simple, and they translate well to rendering engines. Let’s discuss the illumination process and how to have control using HDRI lighting!
Day to Night Transition
The world looks different at night. Otherwise mundane things can become spectacular, dramatic, or even scary. Now, what if you use all of that nighttime magic in your renderings? Let’s explore it together!
Let's Figure Out 3d Volumetrics! (Part 1/2)
Even a subtle mist can completely change the image. You’ll be amazed by how much! What if we went nuts and introduced a thick and massive layer of fog? Let’s tame all of those atmospheric effects today!
Let's Master 3d Volumetrics! (Part 2/2)
The use of fog and other volumetric effects is exceptionally cool and useful; we already know that! Today, we’ll take it to another level and introduce clouds, rolling fog, and smoke.
Color and Composition Classes
It's all about the contrast
Let’s clarify: it is not yet another article about color theory. It is a tool that you can use to solve problems and see opportunities in your images. It is really: All about the contrast.
Fresh Angle to Perceiving Color
A well-trained eye can experience color to the full extent. Immediately spot if something works for the image (or not). Though, can anyone become such an artist? Let’s learn how to perceive colors in the 3d rendering process today!
3D Materials Workshop
Yes! To Fresh 3d Greenery
Having plants all around us inspires our curiosity and creativity. As an artist, we endlessly experiment with greenery, just trying to get that perfect material. So today, let’s come one step closer to understanding the importance and techniques behind fresh greenery.
World Creation
What Makes a Perfect 3d Tree?
Do you think that making your 3d trees will never concern you? Guess what? It’s simple and pretty much affordable! Just learn the story behind a growing tree and make your 3d assets today!
A Guide to Popular Biomes
One way to produce a memorable image is to recreate our extraordinary world. And there’s no better way to do so than studying nature and art from the industry’s best. So let’s join our star guests and learn how to select 3d assets that create a stunning world!
How to Perceive Sky Color?
How well can you read the sky? Are you able to decode the location purely by its colors - hue and brightness? That's quite a handy skill to have. Especially if you're a 3d artist. So let's dive into mastering the color of the midday sky, today!
Design & Concept Creation Classes
How to Apply Your Creative Research
Nobody needs to be an expert in everything. In fact, nobody is. Though, seeking knowledge and inspiration is a clear path to solving problems and challenging yourself with new ideas. So today, let’s introduce tools and guidelines for effective creative research.
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How to Become a Better 3d Artist
Realistic Goals, a positive mindset, and countless hours failing at doing things. These subjects are something that stays under our radar, yet we cannot pretend they’re not there. So today, let’s talk about personal development and becoming a better 3d artist!
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24 Hours of Chaos
We're very excited to share our presentation for 24 Hours of Chaos! We talk about our story, creative backgrounds, and the dynamic between us. Also, we share a sneak peek at our "secret project" and discuss future plans. We hope you have a good watch!
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