ÉCLAIRAGE NUMÉRIQUE

WHAT IS DIGITAL LIGHTING?

The lighting artist is responsible for illuminating all CG assets, characters, and/or environments for live action visual effects and or animated projects. Tasks can range between the more technical matching of light from filmed backgrounds through to the more creative mood enhancing styles of animated content. They use light to enhance the depth, tone, atmosphere and mood of a given scene. A lighting artist works to the vision of the director and create different styles of lighting to convey extraordinary effects.

OUR NEW LIGHTING PROGRAM FORMAT

Light animated and photo-real scenes with precision.

Campus VFX’s 4-month Lighting Technical Director Certificate program can now be learned part-time online, or full-time in a hybrid format to include both Katana et Houdini. Taught by industry professionals, the program builds a professional portfolio showcasing both stylized and photorealistic lighting, preparing students for careers at top-tier studios in animation and VFX.

LIGHTING PROGRAM OPTIONS

sur le campus,

KATANA + HOUDINI | full-time

SUR LE CAMPUS DE VANCOUVER

Take the same distance classes, plus lighting with Houdini guided by our on-campus instructor.

Live Online

KATANA | Part-time

remote THROUGH MONTREAL

Learn lighting through synchronous, live lessons with our industry instructor, including constant support and reviews.

CE QUE VOUS APPRENDREZ

These are the core concepts covered in the live online classes of both our part-time online and full-time hybrid Digital Lighting programs, using the industry standard software Katana from Foundry. Our curriculum evolves and adapts to fit Industry needs.

Katana

Nous vous apprenons à utiliser Katana avec efficacité, ainsi que tous les outils et flux de travail nécessaires à la réalisation d'une bonne prise de vue en lumière.

Éclairage et théorie des couleurs

Pour bien comprendre l'influence de la couleur, du ton et de la composition de l'éclairage, nous aborderons leurs aspects théoriques.

Rendering

A big part of lighting is to render the image photo-realistically. To do this properly, a lighter must understand setting, denoise, and the concept of rendering as a whole.

Arnorld Essentials

Vous apprendrez tous les paramètres principaux nécessaires à la production d’un éclairage numérique phénoménal qui capture les aspects créatifs et techniques de la lumière dans l'espace CG à l'aide d'Arnold Render.

Processus d’éclairage

Animation movies and live action movies have two different lighting pipelines. Due to this difference, you will learn and practice both to be adaptable for any feature film situation.

Compositing pour les artistes en éclairage

Light and compositing come hand in hand in the visual effects production pipeline. In animated movies, lighters need to do their own compositing. You will learn everything a lighter needs to know to do the compositing of a shot.

WHAT THE ON-CAMPUS
FORMAT ADDS

In the full-time hybrid format, you’ll have the same live online Katana lectures as the online program, plus full-time access to our Vancouver school from 9:30 to 5:30. You’ll receive assistance from our on-campus instructor and attend live, in-person lighting classes using Houdini, reinforcing the concepts covered in the online curriculum with SideFX’s software.

CE QUE VOUS APPRENDREZ

KATANA

Nous vous apprenons à utiliser Katana avec efficacité, ainsi que tous les outils et flux de travail nécessaires à la réalisation d'une bonne prise de vue en lumière.

LIGHTING & COLOR THEORY

Pour bien comprendre l'influence de la couleur, du ton et de la composition de l'éclairage, nous aborderons leurs aspects théoriques.

RENDERING

Une grande partie de l'éclairage numérique consiste à rendre l'image photo-réaliste. Pour le faire correctement, un·e artiste en éclairage numérique doit pouvoir comprendre les réglages, le « débruitage » et le concept de rendu dans son ensemble. Nous vous apprenons donc ici à modifier les paramètres de rendu pour améliorer l'aspect technique de l'image.

LIGHTING PROCESS

Animation movies and live action movies have two different lighting pipelines. Due to this difference, you will learn and practice both to be adaptable for any feature film situation.

ARNOLD ESSENTIALS

COMPOSITING FOR LIGHTERS

light and compositing come hand in hand in the visual effects production pipeline. This is because both are at the end of the production line. In animated movies, lighters need to do their own compositing. You will learn everything a lighter needs to know to do the compositing of a shot.

RENCONTREZ VOS INSTRUCTEURS

Vous apprendrez auprès de professionnels expérimentés du secteur qui vous fourniront des conseils personnalisés et seront disponibles pour vous aider tous les jours, et pas seulement pendant les cours.

They alternate between teaching and working, staying connected to the industry’s latest innovations to keep this lighting course as close to the industry-standard as possible.

François Gendron

Starting out with modeling and texturing for video games, Francois got the opportunity to explore more cinematic pursuits and jumped at the chance, finding a passion for lighting. Since then, Francois has worked at studios such as L'Atelier Animation, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Digital Domain and more.

CRÉDITS : Avatar, The Hobbit, Rise of the Planet of the Apes | Voir Plus

Alejandro Acanda

Starting his career with a foundation in still photography, Alejandro discovered the power of cinematic storytelling and leaned into it, mastering light and composition. Since then, he has built a reputation as a CG cinematographer, lighting artist, and visual storyteller, working as a VFX Supervisor and 3D Generalist, creating both still and motion work.

À QUOI S'ATTENDRE

THEORY

Lighting Fundamentals & Artistic Reasoning

Understand and participate in some pre-production and execution of live action plates for effect shots. We believe being part of the production prepares you for the visual effects production pipeline.

Lighting Projects

HANDS-ON SHOT PRODUCTION

You will work on four different projects covering all aspects of lighting. From portrait lighting, matching a colour script, indoor lighting, and outdoor lighting, you will learn the essentials of lighting in CG space and live action space.

Practice Exercises

TECHNICAL SKILL BUILDING

Over the duration of the course, you'll work on a few exercises covering hard topics to allow students to have a deep understanding of light. More importantly, training you in a studio environment of what actual tasks will be like in visual effect studios.

Weekly Review

STUDIO SIMULATION

Weekly web cam review of student’s work and email reviews. This is to be done with pixel accuracy as to prepare students for Studio Dailies.

Industry Studies

LIGHTING IN CONTEXT

Learn about the Past, the Present, and the Future of the Visual Effects Industry. Over the course of this program, I will share my 20 years of experience in lighting in 5 different countries.

FROM STUDENT TO STUDIO

GET STUDIO-READY

If you want a career in visual effects, not only do you need to know how to do shots, you also need to know how to get jobs. Learn how to create a demo reel, breakdowns, present yourself on social media, apply for jobs, and learn how to interact with recruiters.

Tuition

4 Months - Full-time

ON CAMPUS - Vancouver

$16,900.00 CAD for residents
$17,900.00 CAD for internationals

4 Months - Part-time

ON LINE - Montreal

8,499.00 CAD

SÉLECTION DE BANDES-ANNONCES D'ÉTUDIANTS

Nos diplômés créent les effets spéciaux des films à succès, des séries à succès en streaming et des univers cinématographiques de toutes sortes. Formés pour s'épanouir dans les studios, ils continuent de façonner l'industrie grâce à leurs compétences, leur créativité et leur esprit de collaboration.

Meet our alumni and see where their journey has taken them.

1 Year

ON CAMPUS - Vancouver

$41,900.00 CAD for residents
$47,900.00 CAD for internationals

5.5 Month Beginner / Intermediate

ON CAMPUS - Montreal

$22,900 CAD

5.5 Month Advanced

ON CAMPUS - Montreal

$22,900 CAD

1 Year

ONLINE - Vancouver

$37,900 CAD

5.5 Month Beginner / Intermediate

ONLINE - Montreal

$18,499 CAD

5.5 Month Advanced

ONLINE - Montreal

$19,499 CAD

Informations sur les admissions

NEXT ACADEMIC START DATE IS JANUARY 5, 2026

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Les critères suivants donnent une idée générale de ce que nous recherchons dans la lettre de motivation et du portfolio que vous devez soumettre dans le cadre du processus de candidature. Il est important de noter que la qualité de ces éléments est prise en compte en même temps que les conditions générales requises pour postuler à Campus VFX.

Dans votre lettre personnelle, nous souhaitons en savoir plus sur vous en tant que personne et sur votre passion pour les effets visuels, les films, la réalisation cinématographique, l'art, le design ou la technologie. N'oubliez pas de nous expliquer pourquoi vous avez choisi ce programme et quelles recherches vous avez effectuées.

Montrez-nous également votre capacité à travailler de manière autonome et en collaboration au sein d'une équipe. N'oubliez pas que c'est le moment de nous parler de vous, alors n'hésitez pas à vous donner à fond !

Your portfolio should include 6–8 pieces of your best work in any medium that demonstrate your artistic skills. This can include photography, drawing, comic or graphic design, painting, sculpture, website design, and/or digital imagery.

Basic 3D experience can be a strong asset, along with photography and solid visual fundamentals. Including any 3D work helps us better understand your current level, but portfolios come in many forms. What matters most is an artistic eye, attention to detail, and a good understanding of composition and motion.