This summary is AI generated
Learning Outcomes:
- Add environment lights to 3D models
- Adjust lighting direction using HDR images
- Understand casting box size for shadows
Level: Advanced
Skills you'll gain:
After Effects, 3D Modeling, Lighting, Rendering
Key Insights
- Use environment light for optimal 3D model illumination.
- Enable casting shadows for realistic lighting effects.
- Adjust render quality for cleaner shadows.
- Visualize casting box to understand shadow computation.
- Balance render quality and smoothness for efficiency.
- Objects outside casting box won't cast shadows but can receive them.
- Utilize high dynamic range images for enhanced lighting.
- Transform light direction using Y rotation adjustments.
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