Introducción y bienvenida

What will you learn in this video game scenario lighting course?

The fascinating world of video games is not only about impressive graphics or complex mechanics, but also involves creating environments that capture the player's attention. In this course, we will design virtual environments that are not only visually stunning, but also tell stories of their own through lighting and color techniques. This course will provide essential tools to turn your flat scenes into vibrant and dynamic spaces by applying basic but effective techniques.

Who is the course instructor?

The course will be guided by Nicolas Mendoza, a professional with two years of experience in the video game industry. He has worked in prestigious companies such as Le Vena Guardia Ins in the United States, Git Habito Vim in Japan, and Mismo al Estudios in Spain. Nicolas is an expert in the application of lighting techniques and scene composition, which will allow you to benefit from his extensive experience accumulated in different parts of the world. Through his teaching, you will explore everything you need to elevate your skills in set design.

What skills will you develop during the course?

Throughout the course, we will focus on learning and applying practical techniques that will allow you to transform your scenarios from simple sketches to polished, production-ready environments. These skills include:

• Artistic composition: How to structure your sets so that they are visually appealing and narrative.
• Lighting and color: Master the use of light and shadow to evoke emotion and guide the player's attention. Learn how to use color to enhance the atmosphere and depth of your scenarios.
• Unreal Engine techniques: Acquire key skills in this leading platform to optimize your scenarios and elevate them to the next level.

What expectations can you have for the first classes?

In the first class, we start by reviewing and revisiting scenarios previously worked on in modeling and texturing courses. Then, we move on to lighting, taking these scenarios to a completely different level, ready for production. The basics of composition and light and color management will be explored to create interesting scenes.

We encourage students to remain enthusiastic and dedicated, as the techniques they will learn in the course are transformative. With mastery of these tools and principles, they will be well positioned to produce video game environments that will fascinate and engage gamers everywhere. Your path to mastery in video game lighting begins here!