Adding atmosphere

Available Tomorrow
Recomended for:
architectural visualization
exterior visualization
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Level:
Designed for mid-level artists
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 Skills
3ds Max
basic to strong knowledge
Corona Renderer
basic understanding recommended

In this masterclass, we will learn how to create the desired mood in a scene and add atmosphere to an image using an example with sunset lighting.

Pipeline 

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1.Working with lighting

Choosing an HDR map
Adjusting HDR properties
Creating standard light sources
Adding the sun to the scene
Configuring the final lighting setup

2.Post-correction in Photoshop

Working with Camera Raw
Adjustment layers
Painting light and shadow

3.Working with a flare/glare library

Importing into Photoshop
Blending modes
Application
Finalization

What will you learn?

How to set up dramatic lighting

for managing client projects

Which tools and adjustment layers are necessary for post-processing in Photoshop 

for managing client projects

How to add additional lighting effects using ready-made libraries

for managing client projects
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Yurii
Pakhomov

Art Director at OMEGARENDER and an architectural-visualization artist who specializes in interiors, with additional expertise in exterior projects and animation. 

He has 10 + years in CG (8 + years in arch-viz and 6 years as OMEGARENDER’s art director) and has delivered work for clients such as Rockwell, OBMI, Nshama, and Emaar.

Plugins

To get the most out of this masterclass, please make sure the following software is installed and running smoothly on your system:

  • 3ds Max 2022 or newer
  • Corona Renderer 12 or newer

This masterclass is built entirely around this toolchain — you’ll follow along using the same professional setup we use in production. Please ensure your software is installed and licensed before you begin.

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