In the Best Light
Three-point lighting arrangements can help showcase your design to its best advantage
By Darla Alvarez, GIA Jewelry Design and Technology Instructor
When rendering a model for client approval, lighting often poses the greatest challenge. It’s the lighting that gives a render its realism, making the design feel tangible. Mimicking a real-world studio setup—specifically, a three-point lighting arrangement—can help address common lighting issues and showcase your design to its best advantage.