This week on POLYCOSM we show how the shadow render pass option in Blender can be super useful for finding good light compositions in your scenes, and how this render pass can be used as a way to generate thumbnails for for example client work, illustration work or even environment concept art.

PS: We're in the process of moving homes at this moment, so we might not have a video for next week. Sorry about that!

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POLYCOSM aims to bring you high quality tutorials looking into concept creation from a 2D -AND- 3D perspective; taking a concept from a rough sketch and turning it into a fully visualised 3D model.

The channel is run by Freelance artists Christina Myrvold and Omercan Cirit who both work in the entertainment industry on a full-time basis.

We want to show you how to come up with creative ideas, use reference efficiently and how to generate different concepts in the 2D stage that can be then interpreted by a 3D artist in a full, detailed production pipeline. Lastly, we want to share technical tips and tricks, showcase different 2D and 3D workflows and just create awesome art together!

If you’re interested in purchasing any of the 3D models made in our videos, or want to download some freebies, make sure to visit our online store: ○ https://sketchfab.com/POLYCOSM

○ Omercan Cirit's Portfolio: https://www.artstation.com/sleepingrobot ○ Christina Myrvold's Portfolio: https://www.artstation.com/christinapm ○ Omercan Cirit's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleepingrobot ○ Christina Myrvold's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinamyrvold

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Software Used Often:

PureRef - Referencing Software: https://www.pureref.com/download.php

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro/Video Summary 0:32 Enabling Shadow Pass In Blender 1:12 Composition Thumbnails Examples 1:49 Example (Kitbashed Scene) 3:05 Shadow Pass Settings 3:59 Adding Cameras & Finding A Good Composition 5:27 Rendering The Four Shots 6:11 Wrapping Up, Final Words