π₯ 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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π― 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. Itβs 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.
π‘ Part Two: Playblast Lighting
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If your scene isnβt 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.
π₯ Part Three: Advanced Playblast Lighting
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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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Shot Hygiene
Simple: Light a Playblast
Advanced: Light a Playblast
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