*In this Blender tutorial I will teach you lighting essentials for beginners.*

🚀 *CG Boost Courses:* (Affiliate Links)
• Launchpad 2: https://academy.cgboost.com/a/aff_w4qrptxq/external?affcode=206256_opy7fq0y />• All Courses: https://academy.cgboost.com/courses?affcode=206256_opy7fq0y />• Get 20% off the Launchpad Course with the Discount Code: EARLYBIRD20
• The Early Bird Discount Ends on Oct 2nd 2026

💡 *Light Gobo Asset Pack:*
• Purchase: https://ryankingart.gumroad.com/l/gobo
• Product Trailer: https://youtu.be/oqKUL_NPvCE

⭐ *Ultimate Material Pack:*
• Gumroad: https://ryankingart.gumroad.com/l/ultimate-materials
• Superhive: https://superhivemarket.com/products/ultimate-materials/?ref=738 />
🌌 *Pro Atmo Addon:* (Affiliated Link)
• Purchase: https://superhivemarket.com/products/pro-atmo/?ref=738 />• Addon Review Video: https://youtu.be/vXroKF8z9k0

☀️ *Physical Starlight & Atmosphere:* (Affiliate Link)
• Purchase: https://superhivemarket.com/products/physical-starlight-and-atmosphere/?ref=738 />• Addon Review Video: https://youtu.be/kqvr9OpIwbg

👤 *Head Sculpt 3D Models:*
• David Bust: https://ryankingart.gumroad.com/l/david
• Generic Male: https://ryankingart.gumroad.com/l/head-free
• Generic Female: https://ryankingart.gumroad.com/l/female

▶️ *Mentioned Tutorials:*
• Light Gobo Tutorial: https://youtu.be/9Zus4hAo7Ck
• Light Projector Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3WgYm09fME />• Free Light Projector: https://ryankingart.gumroad.com/l/projector
• Fundamentals Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsGl9GczcgBtRc3DalXy786Fsa5yEq_9B />• Sci-Fi Metal Material: https://ryankingart.gumroad.com/l/detailed-metal
• Sci-Fi Metal Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIteHfxHA7I />• Flickering Light Tutorial: https://youtu.be/2rXl5pSuGio?si=FJIXU91HcLeG26GQ />• Make Your Own HDRIs: https://youtu.be/XC1eT6XEZWE?si=ASUvXKk4ds5BppDd />Cozy Winter Cocoa Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch1t3nOE4JM />Cozy Winter Cocoa Artwork: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/wrkDkZ

🖼️ *Pixabay Lighting Examples:*
• Dramatic Lighting: https://pixabay.com/photos/man-model-portrait-pose-style-4672229/
• Man with Hat: https://pixabay.com/photos/male-fashion-portrait-editorial-9687749/
• Woman 1: https://pixabay.com/photos/portrait-woman-people-expression-3292287/
• Woman 2: https://pixabay.com/photos/iranian-woman-iran-model-girl-8594205/
• Woman 3: https://pixabay.com/photos/halloween-model-spooky-autumn-9943242/

🌄 *HDRIs Used:*
• Poly Haven: https://polyhaven.com/
• Poly Haven Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/polyhaven
• Machine Shop 02: https://polyhaven.com/a/machine_shop_02
• Lookout: https://polyhaven.com/a/lookout
• Leadenhall Market: https://polyhaven.com/a/leadenhall_market
• Dam Bridge: https://polyhaven.com/a/dam_bridge
• Subway Entrance: https://polyhaven.com/a/subway_entrance

☀️ *Easy HDRI Addon:* (Affiliate Link)
• Download: https://gumroad.com/a/856404755/uhhbl
• Addon Review Video: https://youtu.be/RM5zDeUtKXE

● *Timestamps:*
0:00 Intro
0:46 CG Boost Course
2:40 Cycles VS Eevee
3:49 Example Objects
4:38 Object Lights
5:53 Rendered Mode
8:50 Point Light
15:25 Sun Light
18:05 Spot Light
20:30 Area Light
22:37 Light Gobos
26:19 Material Lights
32:00 World Lights
41:41 Sky Environments
50:48 Three Point Lighting
1:02:22 Lighting Exercises
1:14:26 Lighting Moods
1:15:56 Closing

🎶 *Music Credits:*
Documentary Music Open Questions – Produced by Sascha Ende
Link: https://ende.app/en/song/13836-documentary-music-open-questions
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🌐 *My Website Links:*
• All links on my about page: https://ryankingart.wordpress.com/77-2/
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ryankingart
• Gumroad: https://ryankingart.gumroad.com/
• ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/ryanking
• Superhive: https://superhivemarket.com/creators/ryan-king-art/?ref=738 />• Website: https://ryankingart.wordpress.com/
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