This is a quick lighting study I did based on the film Luca. My main goal was to strengthen my skills in lighting water/liquids.
I am only responsible for the lighting, texturing, and compositing. Sara Tarr is responsible for the modeling. The matte painting is from the film Luca.
Final Lighting & Compositing
Shot from Luca
Breakdown of my lighting in Maya with Arnold:
Breakdown of my compositing in Nuke:
Thank you so much to Jennifer Yu Farr for the amazing feedback on my lighting & compositing!