The lighting setup accurately simulates light temperature and colour over this time: by animating a node attached to a directional light that controls the light’s temperature measured in degrees Kelvin. This sequence shows a city over a twenty four hour period starting just before daybreak. It was then rendered using MentalRay.Ĭlient: None Software: Maya Renderer: MentalRay Artist Credits: Lighting The shot here was lit in Maya using a combination of direct spotlights and an image based light. The bid was well received however the TV project was cancelled and instead the Brave character became the basis for a successful PS2 game – Brave: The Search for Spirit Dancer. This scene was part of a pitch by New Machine Studios to work on a childrens’ television series called ‘Brave’ then in pre-production with Picasso Pictures and Tiger Aspect. Each image was rendered in MentalRay and edited in Photoshop.Ĭlient: New Machine Studios, Picasso Pictures, Tiger Aspect Software: Maya Renderer: MentalRay Artist Credits: Lighting The scene is lit using a series of spot lights and area lights as well as HDRI images in conjunction with final gather to create environmental lighting for each shot. The goal of the set of images here was not only to show progression from morning until evening but to convey a sense of mood to the viewer. The scene was setup in Maya and rendered using Maya’s integral renderer.Ĭlient: None Software: Maya Renderer: MentalRay Artist Credits: All elements The lighting setup consists of spotlights and area lights as well as white rectangles for reflections. The car model was provided and all other elements were created. The shot shown here was part of a pitch by White Iron Digital for J Walter Thompson (an advertisement agency) and their client Ford Motors. All elements in the scene were created by the artist with the exception of the Spitfire model credited to Anders Lejczak.Ĭlient: White Iron Digital, J Walter Thompson, Ford Motors Software: Maya Renderer: Maya Software Artist Credits: Lighting, Texturing, Cameras The scene was created in Maya, and rendered in MentalRay using final gather. The lighting setup consists of a directional key light, an area bounce light, and an image based light. Each aircraft was rendered separately, then composited in After Effects along with the fluid effects clouds. This sequence accurately depicts aircraft of 71 Squadron, RAF circa August 1940. Enjoy!Ĭlient: None Software: Maya Renderer: MentalRay Artist Credits: All except modeling The shot list is included below this post. A higher quality version is available here for download. The video above is my most recent demo reel. This is a place where I will share my work and techniques and provide a forum for others involved in lighting for 3D. Hello! Welcome to my new blog ‘3D Lighting’.

Maya 3d animation showreel