Painting the Interdimensional Traveler - ZBrush Creature Design: Creating Dynamic Concept Imagery for Film and Games - page 294

generally create a far more interesting final image. To create the appearance of colored key andfill lights,
follow these steps.
1. First we need to determine the color contrast we will use between the two lights. We will have one light
shining from the upper left and another from the lower right. I choose to contrast a cool blue light from
the upper left and a purple light from the lower right.
2. Create a new layer at the top of the layer stack by pressing Ctrl + Shift + N. Name this layer “key light.”
3. Open the color picker and choose a warm red orange such as RGB 137 213 190.
4. Select the gradient tool and select Foreground to transparency as the gradient type ( Figure 5-67 ) .
Figure 5-67: Select Foreground to transparency as the gradient style.
5. Draw a gradient from the upper left across to the middle of the figure. Adjust the layer opacity and
levels until you have a suitable cool blue light effect ( Figure 5-68 ). Set the layer blending mode to Soft
Light.
Figure 5-68: A cool blue light effect before and after setting the layer to soft light blending mode