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What is this lighting called, and are there products for it?

DrowElfMorwenDrowElfMorwen Posts: 536
edited October 2023 in Daz Studio Discussion

I came across this product and was astounded by the beautiful lighting, which seems dark yet not, and really seems to bring out HD details very well: https://www.daz3d.com/fn-emotive-hd-expressions-for-genesis-9

Is this a post-worked render (I'm hoping not). What even is this style of moody lighting called, does anyone know? I REALLY want to achieve similar looks in my renders. Any help appreciated.

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  • crosswindcrosswind Posts: 6,926

    More likely HDRI + one to two spotlights (mesh lights). You may see the light source(s) from the figure's irises and some wearables with reflections. So it should be easy to set up.

  • DrowElfMorwenDrowElfMorwen Posts: 536

    crosswind said:

    More likely HDRI + one to two spotlights (mesh lights). You may see the light source(s) from the figure's irises and some wearables with reflections. So it should be easy to set up.

     

    My question wasn't how the lighting was set up--I will clarify I'm looking for the word to identify the STYLE of lighting, where this dark moody look is achieved.

  • felisfelis Posts: 4,309

    I would say it could be done by adjusting tone mapping.

  • crosswindcrosswind Posts: 6,926

    Oh... if so, I'm not really sure of  the 'STYLE of lighting' you meant but we usally use the the terms - lighting pattern or technique in photography. In most of the similar cases, such 'moods' come from - lighting pattern is 1st, post work is the 2nd though the latter can also add pattern...

    So in those promos, there're patterns of Rembrandt lighting (No. 1, 2 & 8), Loop lighting (No. 4), top and side lighting (No. 3 & 13), and mostly with post work more or less, at least the tone adjustment.

  • prixatprixat Posts: 1,588

    I don't know if the style in the first sample has a specific name, but it looks like a variation of 'low-key lighting'.

    With Tonemapping, I would try experimenting with maximum 'crush blacks' and increasing 'exposure value', possibly a bit of 'Burn Highlights' for more drama!

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  • DrowElfMorwenDrowElfMorwen Posts: 536

    Thank you all for the helpful advice--and also the photography terms. I appreciate it!

  • fearthefailurefearthefailure Posts: 88

    I think you're asking what the lighting technique is called.  It looks like cinematic lighting in the drama genre.  Cinematic lighting deviates from the standard three-point style to enhance the atmosphere and mood of a scene, highlight details, etc.

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