Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The definitive collection of LEGO(R) brick lighting techniques with examples of how to light brick creations and animate lighting effects. Includes multiple practical lighting projects that permit hands-on practice of the techniques. Illuminate your imagination with The LEGO(R) Lighting Book. Dive into a range of lighting options, from official LEGO(R) lighting elements to specialized off-the-shelf products and rule-breaking custom options. Learn how to light up buildings, vehicles, and minifigs and add realism to lamps, streetlights, and more with dynamic lighting effects.
Each chapter presents stunning examples and hands-on projects with step-by-step instructions that will help you transform ordinary LEGO(R) builds into atmospheric masterpieces with the power of light and shadow.
You will explore how to:
- Apply lighting techniques used in art, architecture, photography, film, and theater
- Install lights in LEGO(R) vehicles, buildings, and entire cities
- Use LEGO(R) elements to construct realistic lamps, streetlights, and facade lighting
- Drill and wire minifigs to add light to handheld accessories like laser swords and torches
- Create real-time lighting effects for rocket engines, gunfire, and more
Unleash the hidden beauty of your LEGO
(R) builds with strategic lighting, and bring your builds to life. Say goodbye to ordinary, and hello to extraordinary.
Synopsis
Light up your LEGO models to create dazzling special effects Learn practical brick-lighting techniques for all builder levels through a series of eye-popping projects. Take your LEGO models to the next level by adding lights to your builds Whether you want to illuminate official LEGO sets, develop your own realistically lit LEGO models, or design fantastical, glowing worlds, this book will show you how to make your creations stand out--even in the dark. Clear instructions, inspiring examples, and vivid images illustrate how to achieve the best lighting for interior scenes, buildings, minifigs, vehicles, shadow sculptures, glowing artwork, and animated lighting effects.
Each chapter features a beautifully photographed gallery of inspiring examples, and an exclusive project with step-by-step building instructions so you can exercise different lighting techniques yourself. Beyond just installing lights functionally, you'll learn to creatively sculpt with lights and bricks.
- Create your own shadow art with carefully placed LEGO bricks and lights
- Build realistic lamps, streetlights, and other common light fixtures, using LEGO elements to control the flow of light
- Custom-light handheld accessories like laser swords and torches by drilling and wiring minifigs
- Simulate rocket engines, gunfire, and more with real-time lighting effects
- Choose between a range of lighting solutions, from official LEGO lighting elements, specialized third-party products, off-the-shelf options like Christmas and under-cabinet lights, and DIY circuits