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2 A Little Light Theory

‘And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.’

Genesis 1:3

Real world lighting explained

Light is incredibly fundamental to human existence, yet we are so accustomed to it that not many of us often really stop to consider it. Light dictates our activities, influences our frame of mind and affects the way we perceive all manner of things. It may be true that the hours a lot of CG lighting artists work mean that they are less accustomed to seeing natural daylight than most people, but an understanding of its nature and behavior is fundamental to being able to work ...

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