3D Lighting: Fundamentals

Core lighting tutorials for beginners and generalists.

• 10 Tips for Better Lighting. Helloluxx tutorial with 10 tips for improving lighting in 3D renders.
• Creative Shrimp. Blender CG art and lighting tutorials by Gleb Alexandrov and Aidy Burrows.
• Get Better Lighting in C4D. YouTube channel of motion designer Lukas Thorup with Cinema 4D lighting tutorials and breakdowns.
• School of Motion Lighting Blog. Shadows, volumetrics, HDRI, and area light techniques.
• The Digital Revolution. YouTube channel, formerly Motion Designers Community, with beginner Cinema 4D lighting tutorials.