Lighting Artist Breaks Down Disney & Pixar's Soul Scene

Lighting Artist Rodrigo de Deus, who recently presented a nice breakdown of an indoor scene from Disney and Pixar's Luca, has shared a new analysis, this time examining the lighting of an outdoor daylight scene from Soul, another Disney and Pixar film that tells the story of a jazz pianist and teacher reflecting on his life and regrets after a near-death experience.

Rodrigo de Deus discusses concepts like primary light source, light direction, quality of light, and motivation and delves into ambient and bounce lighting, color and temperature, contrast, and depth.

This scene appears to be set outdoors during the day, suggesting that the primary light source is the sun. The sun seems to be positioned at a mid-level height, indicating that the time is likely morning or afternoon.

As lighting appears to come from above and slightly behind the character, casting soft shadows on the ground and highlighting the forms of the character and surrounding objects, this helps create a directional light effect that emphasizes the textures of surfaces and adds depth to the scene.

The use of warm colors and diffused light helps establish a realistic yet hopeful urban environment, matching the film's emotional tone and visual style.

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