Shading and Lighting

The Shading and Lighting Course investigates the mood and lighting, look and feel, shadows and shading, reflections and atmospheres that bring scenes and models to life. During this second of three 3D fundamental courses, students develop an eye for texturing and lighting modeled objects and scenes that parallel the real world. This course builds on the concepts established in previous courses, including surface lighting and shadow observations and techniques.

Course Outline

• Textures and Shaders
• Image Manipulation
• Reflection and Refraction
• Lighting Strategies
• Highlights and Shadows
• Rendering and Raytracing
• Optimization