3D Generalist (Lighting & Lookdev) by Hugo Jackson3D Generalist (Lighting & Lookdev) by Hugo Jackson
3D Generalist (Lighting & Lookdev)Hugo Jackson
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I specialize in the critical final stages of the 3D pipeline involving Lighting, Look Development, and Rendering. With a focus on Cinematic Realism, I transform raw geometry into polished, high-fidelity imagery using industry-standard engines like Redshift and Arnold. My workflow includes advanced Material Creation, atmospheric Lighting Setups, and multi-pass Compositing in Nuke to ensure every shot tells a story. Whether for Feature Film VFX or high-end Product Advertising, I deliver optimized, render-ready scenes and final visual assets that elevate the production value of your entire project.

What's included

High-Fidelity Beauty Renders
Final rendered images or sequences with premium lighting, ready for compositing or final output.
Master Lighting Setup
A clean, optimized lighting rig in Maya/Redshift designed to highlight the subject and tell a story through atmosphere.
Lookdev Turntables
360-degree renders of assets in neutral lighting to validate materials, textures, and shading responses before the final shot.
Multi-Pass Composites
The final assembly delivered as Nuke scripts or layered PSDs, combining beauty, spec, reflection, and Z-depth passes for maximum control.
Optimized Scene Files
Clean, well-organized project files (Maya .ma/.mb) with proper naming conventions, ready to be handed off to other artists or studios.
FAQs
Yes. I can take grey-box models from your modeling department and handle everything from texturing to the final render.
I am comfortable with both. I can execute highly detailed photorealism for product/film or stylized non-photorealistic rendering (NPR) for animation.
I optimize shaders and sampling settings in Redshift to ensure the highest quality visual output with the most efficient render times possible. I also have access to an online cloud rendering solution for heavy renders.
Yes. Lighting matching is a core skill. I can replicate the mood, color, and intensity of any reference image or live-action plate you provide.
Yes. I don't just hit render. I use Nuke or Photoshop to grade, balance, and polish the final image to professional standards.
Example work
Tazuni: Bringing the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Mascot to Life
Starting at$100 /hr
Tags
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Substance 3D Painter
Arnold Rendering
Autodesk Maya
Unreal Engine
3D Animator
3D Designer
3D Modeler
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3D Generalist (Lighting & Lookdev)Hugo Jackson
Starting at$100 /hr
Tags
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Substance 3D Painter
Arnold Rendering
Autodesk Maya
Unreal Engine
3D Animator
3D Designer
3D Modeler
Cover image for 3D Generalist (Lighting & Lookdev)
I specialize in the critical final stages of the 3D pipeline involving Lighting, Look Development, and Rendering. With a focus on Cinematic Realism, I transform raw geometry into polished, high-fidelity imagery using industry-standard engines like Redshift and Arnold. My workflow includes advanced Material Creation, atmospheric Lighting Setups, and multi-pass Compositing in Nuke to ensure every shot tells a story. Whether for Feature Film VFX or high-end Product Advertising, I deliver optimized, render-ready scenes and final visual assets that elevate the production value of your entire project.

What's included

High-Fidelity Beauty Renders
Final rendered images or sequences with premium lighting, ready for compositing or final output.
Master Lighting Setup
A clean, optimized lighting rig in Maya/Redshift designed to highlight the subject and tell a story through atmosphere.
Lookdev Turntables
360-degree renders of assets in neutral lighting to validate materials, textures, and shading responses before the final shot.
Multi-Pass Composites
The final assembly delivered as Nuke scripts or layered PSDs, combining beauty, spec, reflection, and Z-depth passes for maximum control.
Optimized Scene Files
Clean, well-organized project files (Maya .ma/.mb) with proper naming conventions, ready to be handed off to other artists or studios.
FAQs
Yes. I can take grey-box models from your modeling department and handle everything from texturing to the final render.
I am comfortable with both. I can execute highly detailed photorealism for product/film or stylized non-photorealistic rendering (NPR) for animation.
I optimize shaders and sampling settings in Redshift to ensure the highest quality visual output with the most efficient render times possible. I also have access to an online cloud rendering solution for heavy renders.
Yes. Lighting matching is a core skill. I can replicate the mood, color, and intensity of any reference image or live-action plate you provide.
Yes. I don't just hit render. I use Nuke or Photoshop to grade, balance, and polish the final image to professional standards.
Example work
Tazuni: Bringing the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Mascot to Life
$100 /hr