Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Dive into vfx shading and lighting with this comprehensive introduction to Gaffer and Arnold! Learn essential shading and lighting techniques used by industry pros, all with free, open-source software. Perfect for beginners and intermediate users looking to elevate their 3D renders.

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0:00 Introduction
0:50 Preparing the Scene for Shading
5:38 Shading Overview and QuickConnect
8:24 Using QuickConnect
9:24 Lookdev
23:38 Lighting


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