Lighting for beginner

videoninja719

Hello, I've been exploring daz studio for 2 weeks, purchased models and stuffs from the store,and I think I could manage to handle everything daz throws at me,... except the lighting part :(

What seems like a small matter at first turns out to be the game changer for the whole picture and it is really frustrating I am not getting the result that I imagined. I am looking for a quick fix ...some thing like a good lighting( or even camera )presets to help me start off, giving good portrait lighting, whole body lighting and environment lighting, lighting options etc, that can deliver at least a decent and acceptable results. All helps are welcome..and thanks

BeeMKay

Lighting a scene properly is one of the hardest things to learn, but it's worth the effort.
For an intro, check out:
http://www.daz3d.com/help/help-daz-3d-video-tutorials/
Point 5 has lighting basics covered.

However, if you are looking for quickfixes, something like Inane Glory's lighting sets are worth a try.
* http://www.daz3d.com/inaneglory-s-photo-studio-point-and-shoot
is an example, but she has plenty of other sets that give you studio feeling.
Also, Age of Amour's Advanced lights give good results:
* http://www.daz3d.com/advanced-daz-studio-light-bundle

videoninja719

lee_lhs said:

Lighting a scene properly is one of the hardest things to learn, but it's worth the effort.
For an intro, check out:
http://www.daz3d.com/help/help-daz-3d-video-tutorials/
Point 5 has lighting basics covered.

However, if you are looking for quickfixes, something like Inane Glory's lighting sets are worth a try.
* http://www.daz3d.com/inaneglory-s-photo-studio-point-and-shoot
is an example, but she has plenty of other sets that give you studio feeling.
Also, Age of Amour's Advanced lights give good results:
* http://www.daz3d.com/advanced-daz-studio-light-bundle

thank you I will look into those you have listed.

ColemanRugh

I found this tutorial by Eric Merritt very helpful just to know how to add/select/move lights

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW1JrQ0BNV0&list=PLF26E7AB601772F0A&index=11

videoninja719

thanks. this is really helpful:)