where can I find some lighting tutorials? When I download those pz3 files,lightings are perfect, but when I try by myself...... :( I search in the tutorials sections, there are only lighting tutorials about special lights, I can't find what I needed. thanks!

If you are rendering in Poser, my suggestion is to: 1) turn off the shadowcasting ability of all lights but one 2) turn off the shadowcasting ability on all walls, ceiling and floor if you are doing an interior scene. 3) on the one light you do have shadowcasting ability turned on with, set the map size to 550 I never use more than 3 light, 4 max, all with shadow casting ability turned off but one. my 2 cents, Davo

First off, if you want something with a little drama, change the lights from infinite to spots, then work with the dials to properly position the lights on the figure. Three spots will give you what you need, more often than not: a main light, and two side lights in contrasting colours. So you don't overbleed the image with light, experiment with shading the main light down to about 80% of value, then work with your secondary lights in dark but strong colours -- you'll get a really nice balance that way. If you're looking for a chairoscuro look, move your secondary lights to the same side of the figure and shift the position on your main light to favour them as well, leaving one side of your figure in black. The best tutorial for lighting? Get a book on theatrical lighting. You'll find theories on colour arrangement and how to use it to create an emotional response, as well as how to arrange your lights for maximum impact.

thank you :) I know the better way is to get a book on lighting, but I am not a professional artist, ( even not a non professional artist) those book may be too hard for me. I just hope to have effect that just like in the files I have download. And thank you once more !

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There's a good one at Poserarcana. Also try a marvelous book: Digital lightning and rendering by Jeremy Birn (New Riders) . It's a wonderful way to learn about lightning among other topics.

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There are some good ones here as well. Other than that, just practice, practice, practice; and be prepared to do lots of test renders :-)

also remc has a great tutorial at his site 3rd eye function, I don't know offhand what the link is cause I'm at work, maybe someone can help out with that?

just practice, practice, practice And that's it right there. Lighting isn't that tough once you get the hang of a few basics and are willing to explore what the lights can do.