Overview

In this project, you will learn to connect the lighting on a person or object to the environment that is creating the lighting. We'll do this by analyzing movie stills. 

Steps

1. Download an image from film-grab.com.
2. Choose three elements in the image (a face, a piece of clothing, an object, etc.) and create a light probe representing each element. Show the lighting conditions at the location of the element and represent the material. Be especially aware of specular reflections on the material.
3. Upload your image.

You can draw or paint the light probes digitally or traditionally. Choose the medium you are most comfortable with.

Meet these Challenges

• Create at least 3 light probes.
• Consider the light effects at the position of your chosen element in 3D space.
• Create at least one material that shows specular reflection.

Duration

This project should take 30–90 minutes to complete.

Examples

How to Build a Light Probe

1. Draw a circle.
2. Estimate the light direction.
3. Draw a light line 90° to the light direction and through the poles of the circle.
4. Draw the terminator ellipse along the last line, estimating the angle of the ellipse.
5. Add a shadow tone.
6. Add the dark halftones to create form.