Introduction
  • Getting the Most Out of This Course
  • What This Course Is and Isn't
  • The Q and A Section
  • Anyone Can Learn to Paint Light
Understanding Light
  • The Science of Light
  • The Elements of Light and Shadow
Understanding Value
  • The Importance of Value
  • The Value Scale
  • Three Value Study
Light and Form
  • How Light Defines Form
  • Cast Shadow
  • Cast Shadow Demo
  • Occlusion Shadow
  • Three Quarter Lighting
  • Frontal Lighting
  • Edge Lighting
  • Rim Light Demo
  • Contre Jour
  • Light Bloom Demo
  • Light from Below
  • Reflected Light
  • Lighting Demo
Sources of Light
  • Direct Sunlight
  • Overcast Light
  • Window Light
  • Candle and Firelight
  • night time lighting
  • Luminescence
Color Relationships
  • Understanding the Terminology
  • Monochromatic Color Schemes
  • Local Color
  • Warm and Cool
  • Balancing Saturation
Surfaces and Effects
  • Transmitted Light
  • Facial Banding
  • Subsurface Scattering
  • Caustics
  • Speculative Reflections
  • Highlights
  • Color Corona
Conclusion
  • Building a portfolio
  • Farewell