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Year 9

Lesson 5 Lights, camera, render

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This fifth lesson teaches learners how to set up a film shot for rendering. This includes adding extra lighting, adjusting the camera, picking a render mode, and changing the render settings. Learners will understand the range of lights available in Blender, how to set up a camera for a shot, and the benefits and drawbacks of using ray tracing in their films.

Learning objectives

  • Add and edit set lighting
  • Set up the camera
  • Compare different render modes

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