Year 9 – Lesson 5 – Lights, camera, render

Curriculum KS3 Unit Lesson

This fifth lesson teaches learners how to set up a film shot for rendering. This includes adding extra lighting, adjusting the camera, picking a render mode, and changing the render settings. Learners will understand the range of lights available in Blender, how to set up a camera for a shot, and the benefits and drawbacks of using ray tracing in their films.

Learning objectives

  • Add and edit set lighting
  • Set up the camera
  • Compare different render modes

Package contents

  • Lesson plans
  • Slide decks
  • Learner resources
  • Homework