CG Fast Track – The Art of Lighting in Blender

This introductory series teaches the artistic principles and technical methods for creating compelling lighting in Blender. The course combines video tutorials with screenshot walkthroughs, allowing you to progress at your own pace without struggling to keep up with playback speed. You’ll learn foundational concepts including three-point lighting, color theory, and composition, then apply these skills across multiple practical projects.

The curriculum progresses from transforming Eevee into a Cycles-like renderer through accessible techniques, to mastering cinematic lighting that uses shadows to tell a story. You’ll explore gobos and the 80/20 rule for creating visually striking compositions, light individual props with atmospheric effects, and culminate by lighting a complete environment—a post-apocalyptic zombie scene—where you handle layout, lighting, and composition together. By the end, you’ll be equipped to build lighting setups from initial concept through final render.