πŸ’₯ Lighting a Playblast in Maya Viewport 2.0

A 3-Part Series for Animators Who Care About Presentation

Your demo reel is often the difference between getting the job and getting passed over.
Strong animation deserves strong presentation.

This series walks you through the real-world skills every animator needs: clean scenes, efficient files, and convincing playblasts that elevate your work.


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🎯 Part One: Shot Hygiene

Free Video Tutorial

Before you light anything, clean your shot.

This 20-minute training covers:

  • Scene cleanup and organization

  • File structure best practices

  • Removing clutter from rigs, props, and cameras

  • Preparing your scene for efficient lighting

  • Professional playblast setup in Viewport 2.0

Shot hygiene is not optional in production. It’s how you maintain control of your work, collaborate effectively, and earn the trust of your team.

Start here.

This 20-minute training walks through exactly how to set up your shot properly in Viewport 2.0 so your playblast looks professional. Not student-level.


πŸ’‘ Part Two: Playblast Lighting

Video Rental – 72 Hour Access

If your scene isn’t clean yet, begin with Part One.

This 24-minute tutorial covers:

  • Lighting a simple shot in Viewport 2.0

  • Using a plate as a background

  • Creating depth and contrast

  • Efficient scene setup for fast iteration

  • Preparing polished demo-ready playblasts

This is practical, production-minded lighting designed specifically for animators.


πŸ”₯ Part Three: Advanced Playblast Lighting

Video Rental – 72 Hour Access

Again, begin with Shot Hygiene if your file needs cleanup.

This 24-minute tutorial covers:

  • Lighting a fully CG shot in Viewport 2.0

  • Shaping form with light

  • Building depth without heavy rendering

  • Enhancing mood and readability

  • Presenting animation clearly for reels, previs, or review

Designed for animators, previs artists, and CG generalists who want their work to read cleanly and professionally.


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Get all three tutorials together:

  • Shot Hygiene

  • Simple: Light a Playblast

  • Advanced: Light a Playblast

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