ImagineFX

Step-by-step: Add dimension to your rim light effects

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Here my portrait of Tiona is only utilising one main light source. It’s a perfectly serviceabl­e image, but a second, strong light source from behind and above will add impact to the image, and also help pull the character out from the background.

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This is what I would have done when I was beginning in illustrati­on – it’s more of an even outline of the form. It’s okay, but it’s something we need to push and exaggerate to make the image really pop. You can see how this subtly flattens out the figure.

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I wrap the light around the form of Tiona’s head and uniform, making sure to vary the shapes and widths in the light pattern. She’ll separate better from the background, and the cool rim light will help to define the dimensiona­l structure, whilst contrastin­g the warm main light.

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