Crafting a perfect rendering in 3D software means nailing all the details. And no matter what software you use, your success in creating realistic-looking illumination, shadows and textures depends on your professional lighting and rendering techniques. In this lavishly illustrated new edition, Pixar's Jeremy Birn shows you how to: * 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

Jeremy Birn，世界知名光照大师，甘前是大名鼎鼎的皮克斯（Pixar）动画公司的光照技术总监。他参与制作了《赛车总动员》（Cars）和《超人特工队》（The Incredibles）等高票房“电影大片”。在2002年加入Pixar公司之前，他曾先后在Palomar Pictures、Wild Brain、CBS Television和Tippett Studio等公司从事光照和渲染工作，拥有高超的技术和百战丰富的实战经验，其代表作《数字绘图的光照与渲染技术（第2版）》及其第一版畅销世界。