Ambient Occlusion (and Ambient Light) for Painters

[@RSidd]

Am I in Art Center? I just can't believe the level of professionalism and the knowledge I get from your videos. You're a blessing, Marco!

[@sashabudhaiart1186]

Agreed!

[@marcobucci]

Thanks!

[@bloodyknight696]

agreee

[@aestheticanzi]

Correct ...i m feeling the sama

[@sefs257]

Lol the sad thing is im a student at accd and i constantly return to these vids

[@sinixdesign]

Wonderfully done!

[@marcobucci]

Thanks a lot, Sinix!

[@AmethystCrow-js2hk]

Omg I love you sinix! This is my second time seeing you comment in one of his videos. XP

[@toastw7105]

oh, hey! I just came from your channel.. i'm binge-ing i guess. i'm getting a lot of information from these channels and i hope to learn more :)

[@wasimjarad7189]

Sinix you are also a genius

[@berkyurdusever9420]

I using ur brushes all time hahaha 😂

[@Willpower360]

You know you’re an epic painter when you draw smiley faces on your sun

[@Hey_Jamie]

And your son

[@osohista]

My family members are frantically dialing the ambulance as I mutter to myself on repeat while I'm painting: "Car goes up, car goes down. Car goes up...."

[@foxclower]

I'll never forget "car goes up, car goes down"

[@sashabudhaiart1186]

😂

[@weill6872]

Yeah I completely agree.. "and car goes down." (cough) xD

[@kiq4767]

I can't ruin the 666 likes

[@BLTDFRNT]

I see what you mean 🤣

[@litterbox019]

law of gravity be like:

[@AlejandraRafa]

You deserve every "I love you", every "you're a hero", and every "thank you" in this comment section!

[@mariusztokarzewski426]

I see the world in a whole new way.

[@tlst9999]

A world where cars go up and down

[@AlaapHasan]

Every single time , this guy does it He upgrades our eyes!

[@lulooper]

Damn, why'd he had to do ambient occlusion like that-- It didn't deserve it. 😭😭

[@alvarojustino]

"Artist personality laid over the fundamentals"--- absolutely loved that frase. Love your videos man!!

[@edvolve]

I caught on to that phrase as well. It now resides in my black book of short rememberablisms.

[@Black_Ryze]

This really does change the way I think about painting. I used to just do things based off my gut instinct and they always seemed a little messy. This helps so much in bringing a natural touch back to my work.

[@earthenscience]

Ambient light is found everywhere not only in shadow.

[@moderndayjames]

Another great video as always

[@marcobucci]

Thanks buddy - hope California's treating you well!

[@mcbaltz]

Oh! Three of my masters!!! Sinix, James and Marco! (It would be nice if Ahmed Aldoori, Andre Forni, Matt Kohr, Cynthia Sheppard, Stan Prokopenko, Scott Robertson, Aaron Blaise and Will Terrell were here. LOL)

[@kdvr766]

Woah even the big leagues are here

[@adrieltinghenghui6205]

When I saw your name, I thought it said modern day pajamas. Sorry James.

[@ilikefattigers8136]

@@mcbaltz I'm replying to an old comment... Which James are you talking about?

[@FoxyFernGaming]

Holy crap. I've been a CG animator for 10 years now. My first job that I worked at for 2.5 years I had to do a lot of rendering in Maya and compositing. I always rendered out an ambient occlusion layer from Maya, and I'd fiddle with the settings to make it look good. I knew how to make it look the way I wanted, but *I never truly understood the mechanics behind it* until now. Thank you so much for this well-explained tutorial! I will now be able to apply it better in my digital paintings. :)

[@marcobucci]

Cool to hear from a CG animator. Glad this helped - thanks for the comment!

[@cchangg]

Foxy..... what you are playing in Maya render engine is different from what Marco is explaining here. Basically change his "Ambient Occlusion" to "Global Illumination", and you get a better idea. Maya's AO pass computes in a different way.

[@MelloCello7]

"Even if you are drawing something cartoony, you can really give them a ring of truth by first understanding end then applying real world fundamentals!" Amazing quote with universal applications Thank you so much Marco Bucci for freely sharing some amazing knowledge and concepts!

[@Nicole-is5dj]

I know many are saying the same, but it’s no more than the truth. This man is a blessing, he explains everything in such a simple and entertaining way that makes it really hard to get lost. I’m really grateful of his videos because I was absolutely lost and I didn’t understand anything, he saved me, and taught me actually more things that my eight years in art class. Thank you so much for teaching us and making it so accesible, you have saved us for sure.

[@hunterbergman6453]

Marco, between your channel and Aaron Blaise's channel, the information I have learned has allowed me to catapult my design business with the illustrations I have been able to create. I went to design school many years ago and have learned much more from your channels about digital painting techniques and color strategy. I also have a 3D background so a lot of this language and these concepts resonate with me. Thanks so much!

[@modeseven8100]

Great stuff, you should do a talk on Translucency and Subsurface Scattering and how light is diffused/refracted by passing through objects like clothing or skin etc.

[@baggern]

B Wong it's the lack of Fresnel obviously

[@blameyourm8519]

Dont pretend smart

[@manafurnace]

I LOVE YOUR ART

[@litterbox019]

and eventually how to apply every blender node in manual drawing

[@Serenity_Dude_X]

Marco, we don't deserve you as a teacher. You are perhapy one of the most finest and helpful artists I know and I thank you for this teaching.

[@nicholasserfontein9712]

Slight paraphrase: "Painting is at its best when the artists personality is laid over the fundamentals" profound and beautiful statement. Wonderful video, subscribed!

[@multiplecitrus]

I really wish that my professors in college had explained this as thoroughly as you did here. Instead, they barely addressed that its how light effects shadows when light bounces and then sped through the rest of the lecture. It would have helped me SO MUCH then. Thank you for this.

[@i.wetpaint286]

Marco, I want you to explain everything to me. The way you understand, describe, and illustrate these concepts... I feel my brain re-arranging every time. It's like super-mega-ultra art vitamins. I'm so happy you exist.

[@beetlejuss]

This is the best explanation of ambient occlusion I have seen

[@jcepri]

Without a doubt, this is the best tutorial I've seen on the theory of light and shade. A definite keeper. You clearly put MANY hours of work into this one...and part 2.

[@Farushion]

THIS is what i'm looking for! all my questions are answered.

[@anastasiachelysheva7296]

It's the only video in entire internet that clearly and easely explains what ambient occlusion is. Thanks a lot!

[@moushindeiru9769]

Self taught my self for 4 years and felt like i achieved enlightenment when i learned ambient light can come from not just the ground but the sky and anything else close by

[@norahatch550]

I've been drawing&learning for like 10 years, and I gotta say this is the most helpful information when it comes to the nature of light/shadow I've ever seen. It's logical, it's very easy to understand. Thank you.

[@marcobucci]

Thanks, Nora!

[@AJ-ds5gf]

incredibly detailed video and well explained. a lot better explained than 99% of art schools.

[@mbrownie22]

This video and it’s companion should be required viewing for all would be artists. Excellent presentation in easy to understand terms.

[@RihuwaMidori]

the way you teach colors is simply magical, the better someone is the simpler they make the concept while teaching and you are the same! Thaank you so much for these wonderful videos on youtube for free.

[@Sky_TEC_Illustraition_Systems]

Dude. I grew up lower middle class and I saw art school as this fantastic opportunity that was easy to get involved with. I was wrong and I partied and I did my best and I got pretty good but once I tasted success I dropped out. Aside from the debt I never really grasped the concepts psychology. I struggle with them until this present day. I just kinda stumbled upon your stuff here and man I gotta say: Thanks.

[@qeji2714]

we are truly living in the best age of mankind because there are Marco Bucci videos available now.

[@jingsu4167]

Have been watching ArtTube for 5 years, this is for me the best video on explaining ambient light!

[@indresh86singh]

Nice teacher, you tech us in best and easiest way. Nobody is on KZbin teach such a wonderfuly. Thank you so much

[@martinmihalev911]

The best explanation so far and I don't need to watch more explanatory videos after this. Great work! Thanks!

[@PalomaMcClain]

Your style of visual demonstration paired with your explanation of concepts makes them so easy to understand! Thank you for these lessons!

[@jm-ux2yn]

after not getting dozens of different explanations on this subject, i finally kind of understand this concept by watching this video. thank you

[@embrio.]

Wow! First time watching this channel, and I'm blown away by the quality of instruction! Your demos are so helpful and build on each other beautifully, and I love how you let us "discover" the meaning of ambient occlusion through your sphere demo. I'm excited to use what I learned in my sketches and digital paintings--thanks a lot!

[@22FCM22]

Where do I like this 99999 times? You have no idea how much this helps! aaaa thank you

[@SrgtBarney]

i love tutorials like these. focused, too the point, explains a lot with detail but at the same time simple enough for everyone to understand, and best of all it doesnt meander too much in a skit for too long or at all. not that i have a problem with people doing skits but a skit in a tutorial thats gone too long makes me groan lol like i want to learn

[@marcobucci]

Thanks. I put lots of time into the writing and editing of these videos, so it's nice when somebody notices that :)

[@SrgtBarney]

it's perfect honestly, a great amount of time and if it is a hefty amount of time, it's chock full of useful information. the editing is very well done, i love that you actually write and prepare what to say than other tutorials aimlessly trying to explain. like no time is wasted at all and i love it for that. it's seriously hard finding teachers/tutorials giving information so smoothly so thankyou and subscribed

[@naumchomsky8840]

I've never seen it explained this well. And I've read James Gurney.

[@sebastiensebs560]

One of the best ligth and shadow videos I've seen in a long time. Thank you

[@Lauren-vr7du]

I cannot stress how brilliant this video is! I've been trying to figure out ambient lighting, but I just couldn't grasp it. After watching this video, I clearly understood it, and now I can't stop seeing it every where! Thanks so much!!

[@Rick.Grayson]

Every additional example really drove the point home well. Thank you.

[@Luwuluf]

Is this possibly the most useful youtube video I have ever watched? In any case it is the video I have been waiting for for 15 years!! Thank you!! Now that you have explained it I'm thinking ... huh. That actually wasn't as complicated as it always felt when I tried to paint it.

[@miblert3717]

Bucci bringing that gucci

[@zeann4068]

Marco's voice is so soothing to hear, that i fell asleep watching this video.

[@marcobucci]

Haha ... thanks?

[@illrain4life]

Words can't explain how helpful this is. I have been watching shadowing and lighting videos for a week now to get this info. Thank you!

[@KathleenRenninger]

This video popped up as a suggestion, & I'm so glad! You present info in a wonderful and easily-understood way . When I've painted, I've been aware of highlighted and shadowed areas, but now I actually understand what I'm seeing; what causes it. I think it'll make a difference for me. Thank you. I also admire your skills with digital painting & illustrating.

[@lefterislef5630]

I cannot believe the effect your videos have on me. It's amazing how you break down such important and complicated things to make us understand them. You are such an inspiration for everyone that wants to start painting... thank you so much..!!

[@marcobucci]

Flattered to hear that. Thanks!

[@lefterislef5630]

@@marcobucci pleasure is all mine sir! Already headed to your store for the digital brushwork techniques. I really needed some boost to get me going and you did that for me. I am an architect that always used to draw in b&w because I feared colours. You made me like them and not be afraid of using them. Thanks!!

[@Drakengard82]

Thank you so much for taking the time to ACTUALLY explain this Even in my art school this was really glossed over, like 'look at the real world'

[@NeoJuega]

just awesome explanation! "Car goes up, car goes down" is one of my new fav rules :D

[@OddlyAnimated1203]

Ok, this is one of the most helpful tutorial I've ever seen! Explained it very clearly.

[@inactiveshadowdemon3249]

I feel like I’ve pirated a lesson by a college professor

[@johnwesley3971]

Right?!

[@alexmiller8177]

Me 2

[@j897j]

This except the college professor is the captain

[@theworldisafrog]

this is funny for me because my subtitles were automatically set to russian

[@shahela365]

honestly, your videos helped me understand so much about painting. The manner of delivering the information is mind-blowing,. A simple person with no background in art and creativity will be able to understand the reasonings of art through your videos. You are an amazing teacher!!

[@changemymind06]

So glad this was recommended to me 4 yrs later. I'm an artist and this was very interesting to watch!

[@lisamorales3914]

Im 63 yrs old. I, did not attend any art classes in my life. Completely self taught and maybe 1/2 a nano spec of talent. You are my miracle. Probably my one and only opportunity to learn the right way. Art has been my passion all my life. Thank you Marco. ❤️

[@XzeferoxEX]

Holy! The greatest teaching video on youtube hands down!

[@octonolite_0]

I’ve viewed so many visual explanations of this topic that tell you just make sure the outer edge of the shadow is lighter and the portion closest to and creeping underneath the object is total black. This is the best explanation I’ve watched of why this effect occurs. I’m so glad I found this tutorial.

[@chillfreeplay6668]

What a generous man sharing all these knowledge. Thank you!

[@firefightingdrumstick]

been studying all my life doing hyper realism. how did i not think of this aspect............................ i just did it without even realizing. this lesson was fantastic! i learned a lot :3

[@Dorian.Janiak]

This is the best explanation of AO that I found. There is so many videos where people describe SSAO, HBAO in games without understanding that. So, thanks for that :)

[@UrraSergio]

Wow! It took me a whole day to get the concept 20 years ago. This video is a gem.

[@shadaxgaming]

The first few minutes answered so many of my questions, then the mad man goes on to make many more wrinkles in my brain. Fantastic channel, thanks.

[@ellvitz1459]

3 years later and his vids are still the most helpful

[@enji6460]

I learned so much by watching this. Thank you so so much

[@BigHenFor]

I may be wrong, but this video makes my understanding of Nōtan much more deeper, and has moved it up to another level. Thank you.

[@kikolargo]

You're such a noble soul for sharing that kind of knowledge for free. Great artist and a generous person!

[@DmitryEfremov85]

One of the best tutorials in the whole KZbin! Just WOW!

[@kianatehrani]

... you’ve changed my life 😨 This is the best explanation I’ve ever seen. Cannot thank you enough!!!

[@lewis1180]

I understood it so easily. And that is a testament to how well you know your stuff.

[@edwardplamondon4772]

This is fantastic! Your terrific head course I bought brought me to these. I love the way you show concrete examples from real life and then using digital media to enhance the understanding. I am legally colour blind ( thought I do see colour, just in an atypical way) and have been a bit scared to paint due to colour. However, the idea of greys blending together makes me think I could maybe get away with it, if I'm careful. Thank you.

[@summernoobson]

watched two of your vids, subbed, liked, and my heart racing. you got me so motivated my heart started racing. i finally understand whats going on in the colours by only watching two of your videos, and i just wanna say ur a great teacher. the teachers in my school cant get me motivated like that. ok im gonna go try out the colours now thank you and bye

[@khannarmurr]

Best art teacher and art channel on youtube! thanks a lot Marco!

[@DragonbornCanid]

while not the intention of this video, it DID help me realize why i've been stuck in artblock for the past 9 months: i feel my art is/i am inferior. And therefor, i don't make anything at all. That makes me so sad!! But now that i know WHY i'm stuck so bad, i can find ways to get out finally :) so thank you!! you are my hero, and i love you

[@Vsuvi]

yay no art block!

[@DragonbornCanid]

@@Vsuvi yaaaay :D

[@lifeflame]

I came here from Dorian's Shading Course where he linked this video. Really appreciate both Dorian for linking and also for Marco's explanation. I particularly appreciated the application at the end with the paintings, where you demonstrated how you went about placing in the ambient occlusions in your artwork.

[@lulooper]

Dude, I feel like I just gained some S-Class knowledge with this. I watched this before going into the 2nd part, and boy, am I glad I did! Thank you, this is very helpful! You deserve more patreons. 😔🤟

[@aislinggilbert9660]

you are the best art teacher i've ever had oh my god

[@dmjjohnful]

Best valued 10 minutes for learning art things EVER

[@paopo6868]

Never imagined I'd understand something like this so easily. WOW.

[@yazii2478]

We are actually able to learn such valuable knowledge for free , is just so amazing. THANK YOU SO MUCH !!

[@triciaoli6733]

I struggled so much with shadow and now I learned a lot from just watching few of your videos and watching this, leaning about Ambient Occlusion blew my mind 🥺🤍 I can never thank you enough 👏🏼😖🤍✨

[@Syx7h]

I think you're a really good teacher. I am really glad i am able to have the opportunity to watch your videos. Thank you.

[@SerenityScratch]

Marco Bucci, I think your name deserves its own Luxury fashion line

[@binta9]

this video made me finally understand the concept … thank you so so much, i couldn’t have asked for a clearer explanation car goes up, car goes down

[@SeniorAdrian]

Wow what a great lesson. Learned more in 20 minutes than 3 years of art university. You are a great teacher Marco and the tools you use to teach are on point. Great editing. Thank you very much!

[@cheesepants9833]

Thank you so much for such a clear, thorough video. Understanding the science behind these things is fundamental for painting and I've never seen an educational video like this aimed at painters. Instantly subscribing!

[@marklos3695]

I’m an Art Student and this video has helped me understand light n shadows really well put! Ambient occlusion is something that is going to help me in my art journey, career. Thank you.keep up the great work!

[@tessellatiaartilery8197]

What a wonderful tutorial. I spent years not understanding and this was a revelation. Thank you for a brilliant tutorial. You are a great teacher and your art is lovely. 😊

[@HappyBeezerStudios]

Was looking up the topic for use in video games and this explains the principle behind it better than many videos that focus on games. For all these technical terms about graphics, no matter if art, games, or whatever, I always try to ask myself "What real world does it try to replicate"

[@nathanfinnegan522]

By far THE BEST tutorial on the subject!!! Keep up the great work. Thanks!

[@MsNikkieMichelle]

This is one of the best videos on ambient occlusion I have ever watched. You made it SO uncomplicated and painless to understand and it just clicked for me. Thank you a million times for this video.

[@stevehenrichs-musicandmoti7031]

This demo is brilliant. I haven't. found any other explanation on this subject that's as clear and complete as this one.

[@stevehenrichs-musicandmoti7031]

Also it's free

[@MelloCello7]

Even if you are drawing something cartoony, you can really give them a ring of truth by first understanding end then applying real world fundamentals!

[@naruto150150]

Your videos are so short compared to other ones and that's what I like about them. They're also straight to the point and I learn way more important materials in less time. Thank you for making these videos! :)

[@pigeonmorris2243]

You are a fantastic teacher. I learned so much from this 21 minute video alone.

[@edvolve]

Just found your channel tonight and feel like it’s the find of the month. Cheers to you sir.

[@jtpaar1732]

One of the absolute best videos I've seen explaining this info in terms we can all understand. Thanks for taking the time!

[@MeowMeowKapow]

IT'S THE WILD WEST OUT HERE. Yup. Light do as it's gonna do. I remember in college one of the most important light tips someone taught me was that right next to every shadow will be a highlight, and right next to every highlight will be a shadow.... Which sounds like utter nonsense but is essentially what you've actually made make sense!

[@kiriappeee]

Was revising this today and the "car goes down " made me laugh so much. Thanks for making these Marco

[@agizowat2545]

This is the BEST tutorial on this subject i've heard! Wonderful work, all the examples and breakdowns were really helpful. I think you helped me level up today.

[@-zephyressence-2018]

Wow! You deserve so many more subs!!! Your teaching style is absolutely superb! SO glad I found your channel. You've quickly risen to the top of my favorite go to KZbin art teachers. You've definitely earned a new hardcore fan!! Thanks so much for all you do to make quality videos for us!