Lighting Studio Video Training
Paralumino Prepares “Lighting Studio” video training and lighting tools for EIAS.
07 August 2007
Los Angeles, California
Paralumino Creative Studios is proud to announce David Stoddard’s “Lighting Studio” for the Electric Image Animation System. This 3.5 hour instructional series of videos is designed to help guide both novice and the advanced user alike with high resolution quicktime videos of EIAS’ primary lighting systems.
Part 1 (Lighting 101) examines the basics of color theory and moves that knowledge into practical application with EIAS’ primary lighting tools. Specific topics include phong lighting, raytrace lights, illuminators, master lights and rim lighting setups.
Part 2 (GI 101) moves the viewer further giving a solid overview of the principles of global illumination. Tutorials include instruction on sample settings, secondary rays, interior lighting setups for animation, and tips to overcome jaggies commonly found in GI renderings.
Part 3 (Lighting Tools v1) possesses customized XP lighting rigs specifically designed by Dave to speed the lighting process and make it more interactive and user friendly. Using Xpressionist, Dave customizes EIAS’ interface with specialized overlays that tie directly into the lighting controls of EIAS’ toolsets. Specialized rigs include:
- Heliodon: A sun positioning tool for architectural animators wanting to position the sun with accuracy to the date and time. Includes video instruction.
- Spec Array: Modify your specular highlights with ease with this unique on screen controller. This rig lets you control your lighting setups like the Pros and makes digital box/array lighting very easy. Includes video instruction.
- Studio Set: This rig and environment is specifically designed for product illustration. Switch from high quality GI to super fast Phong renderings without changing lighting setups. Includes video instruction.
All videos are captured at 960x540 (1/2 HDTV resolution) and are encoded in High Quality H264 codec. All project files are included.
Pricing and availability and sample content will be announced on Paralumino’s webstore immediately after Siggraph 2007.
For more information please visit: http://www.paralumino.com
