Illuminated Pixels: The Why, What, and How of Digital Lighting

Illuminated Pixels: The Why, What, and How of Digital Lighting teaches digital artists how to apply the foundational principles of lighting to digital lighting and design. The book explores the why, what, and how of lighting, integrating classic concepts with modern techniques, explaining the importance and the application of them. By discussing first concept, then how concept is applied through specific techniques, each of three important components artistry, realworld physics, and computer technology are integrated in a practical, useful way, giving the reader real tools and knowledge needed to master the art of digital lighting. No other book on the market presents this material in this way and all the content and skills taught are nonsoftware specific.