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How Do You Light an Animated Film?

Let's shine some light on how the pros light scenes in animation. Lighting animated movies isn’t just about making scenes look more stunning, it’s also about choosing an aesthetic that can evoke a desired feeling in audience members. Think about the vibrancy of the Land of the Dead in Pixar’s Coco or the dimly lit church in the opening scene of Up—just like live-action films, lighting plays a major role in how animated films affect moviegoers. But how is it done? We know it's important, but what does the process of adding light to an animation even look like? This video from Insider gives us a closer look at how artists pull it off. Take a look. How do animators approach light? Though lighting is one of the final elements added, artists have to think about it way ahead of time. Read More...

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Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 8 December, 2020

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