In the next part of his Lighting series, Gleb Alexandrov examines ambient occlusion.
Ambient lighting – I don’t mind if you call it dull and gray – should be loved and praised for its grayness and flatness. As it usually happens, by taking out the form, we gain something even more valuable: composition unity and vibrant colors. Learn why by reading this tutorial.
I’m a bit afraid of me playing a devil’s advocate role in this tutorial. Nevertheless, I really want to talk about dull, unimpressive, non-Hollywood lighting.
