By the end of this course, you’ll be able to handle complex lighting challenges across a variety of advanced 3D scenes. You’ll learn cinematic composition, dramatic multi-light setups, environment and shader creation, and full production pipelines for outdoor landscapes, oceans, and multi-scene projects. You will also develop the post-production skills needed to finalize your renders to a professional standard.
Cinematic Lighting in Maya: Advanced Scenes & Projects
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Cinematic Lighting in Maya: Advanced Scenes & Projects
This course is part of Cinematic Lighting in Maya Specialization
Instructor: Skillshare
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7 hours to complete
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September 2025
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There are 3 modules in this course
In this module, learners build a strong foundation for advanced scene work. You’ll practice cinematic camera placement, experiment with dramatic lighting, and configure efficient two-light setups. Finally, you’ll add complexity with displacement maps and establish full scene environments that set the stage for advanced lighting projects.
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5 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
This module focuses on large-scale outdoor and natural environments. You’ll light a rocky landscape, design realistic ocean surfaces, and add photographic backplates. Through post-production techniques, you’ll refine your renders, learning to create consistency and believability across different outdoor scene setups.
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5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
The final module brings everything together in a full project pipeline. You’ll set up, light, and render complete scenes while applying advanced lighting strategies. Post-production refinement ensures a professional, cinematic finish. The module concludes with reflections on integrating these workflows into future projects.
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6 videos1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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