Master Lighting and Rendering in Houdini (Solaris + Karma)

Always grasping for that extra 10% but never quite getting there? Want to get a leg up on the competition? Here’s a hint: look at your lighting, rendering, and compositing. I mean, really look. That’s where the extra 10% lives.

That’s where you can pull your projects up by their bootstraps. That’s what will give you an edge over the competition, and this workshop is where you’ll find the knowledge and skills to do it.

Join Lighting and Compositing Supervisor Alex Toth as he lights the way and guides you on your journey to becoming a master of light and a beast in the composite.

Our teaching approach is hands-on & project-based.
We cover the theory and put it into practice so you can learn how to think like an artist.

This isn’t just another lighting and compositing workshop.

You’ll dive deep into lighting theory, what makes an image appealing, and how to translate this information into the CG realm (theory is covered even more extensively in the “Comprehensive Theory of 3D Lighting” course included in the Legendary Edition).

All the renders in the world don’t mean a thing if everything falls apart in comp.Alex will show you his workflow for developing a production-ready compositing template that has served him well for over a decade. This isn’t just some network of nodes you drop down; it’s a workflow that allows you to focus on creativity, address notes, and consistently bring your renders to a professional level. No more fumbling around in Nuke… get in there and create images worthy of a ‘chef’s kiss’!

Upon completion of this course, you’ll have the confidence to tackle most lighting challenges that come your way. You’ll also be able to revisit your past work and give it some new life using your freshly acquired skills.

WEEK 1

Our Journey Begins!