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Winner Announced – Win a Copy of ‘Digital Lighting and Rendering (2nd Edition)’, by Pixar’s Jeremy Birn!

Kaleb Aylsworth on Nov 16th 2009 with 223 comments

Creating a perfect render in any 3D application means getting all the details exactly right. And no matter what software you use, your success in creating realistic illumination, shadows, and textures depends on the quality of the professional lighting and rendering techniques at your disposal. In this lavishly illustrated new edition, Pixar’s Jeremy Birn explains everything you will need to know to perfect this highly technical craft.


Contents

  • Master Hollywood lighting techniques to produce professional results in any 3D application
  • Convincingly composite 3D models into real-world environments.
  • Apply advanced rendering techniques using subsurface scattering, global illumination, caustics, occlusion, and high dynamic range images.
  • Design realistic materials and paint detailed texture maps
  • Mimic real-life camera properties such as f-stops, exposure times, depth-of-field, and natural color temperatures for photorealistic renderings
  • Render in multiple passes for greater efficiency and creative control
  • Understand production pipelines at visual effects and animation studios
  • Develop your lighting reel to get a job in the industry

    • About the Author

    “Jeremy Birn is a Lighting Technical Director at Pixar Animation Studios, where he worked on Cars and the Academy Award-winning The Incredibles. Prior to joining Pixar in 2002, Jeremy did lighting and rendering at such companies as Palomar Pictures, Wild Brain, CBS Television, and Tippett Studio, where he worked on effects for the feature film Evolution. Jeremy has taught courses at the California Institute of the Arts in Southern California and the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. More of Jeremy’s work and more about his writing is on his website, www.3dRender.com“(amazon.com).

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    Kaleb Aylsworth is the old Cgtuts+ editor. He is also a video game Environment Artist with over 3 years of professional experience. He is currently employed at Digital Extremes in Canada, and working on an un-announced AAA title.  

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    Discussion 223 Comments

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    1. Sean Donnahoe says:
      November 20, 2009 at 10:27 am

      I loved the first edition. Can’t remember if it is the same author. This would be a great addition to my library.

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    2. Dan says:
      November 20, 2009 at 10:43 am

      I love tuts+ I could use this book.

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    3. Veizer says:
      November 20, 2009 at 11:06 am

      Nice!
      There are a lot of comments haha

      Reply
    4. art123 says:
      November 20, 2009 at 11:39 am

      me

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    5. diseno says:
      November 20, 2009 at 11:40 am

      We need it please

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    6. at999 says:
      November 20, 2009 at 11:44 am

      nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      Reply
    7. Steve says:
      November 20, 2009 at 2:55 pm

      Would be a nice birthday present lol

      Reply
    8. Casper says:
      November 21, 2009 at 7:21 am

      Nice book! An awesome site as well!

      Reply
    9. yazan says:
      November 21, 2009 at 8:17 am

      pls me too i need copy of this book :)

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    10. jose says:
      November 21, 2009 at 8:41 am

      I want it :-)

      Reply
    11. Robbie Losee says:
      November 21, 2009 at 5:33 pm

      Well I guess I’ll comment too.

      Reply
    12. Topi Peltonen says:
      November 21, 2009 at 6:00 pm

      I’m also in! Yay!

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    13. Simon says:
      November 21, 2009 at 6:29 pm

      I would really love it :)

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    14. Crazytattoo says:
      November 22, 2009 at 1:00 am

      Pixar does such amazing work. This book would be a definite addition to my collection.

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    15. GME says:
      November 22, 2009 at 8:45 am

      I’m in !!

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    16. artur123456 says:
      November 22, 2009 at 2:15 pm

      we need it please

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    17. fotoart says:
      November 22, 2009 at 2:16 pm

      i want it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    18. desken says:
      November 22, 2009 at 2:19 pm

      Me too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      Reply
    19. Alex says:
      November 22, 2009 at 8:08 pm

      christmas is coming :D

      Reply
    20. Figroti says:
      November 23, 2009 at 12:58 am

      Did I make it in time!? 2 MINUTES LEFT!

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    21. Jleon says:
      November 23, 2009 at 3:00 pm

      Do no pick me for this one either, pleeeeeeeeeeeeeaaase :P :)

      Reply
    22. gaurav says:
      November 24, 2009 at 3:20 pm

      Congrats Shine Pillai

      Reply
    23. shine pillai says:
      December 9, 2009 at 1:32 am

      thanks gaurav r u on orkut dude

      Reply
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