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, Lighting, 3D Modeling, Rendering
Key Insights
- Use environment light type for optimal 3D model lighting.
- Enable casting shadows for realistic lighting effects.
- Adjust casting box size to visualize shadow computation.
- Higher render quality improves shadow clarity but increases memory usage.
- Balance render quality and smoothness for efficient rendering.
- Objects outside the casting box won't cast shadows but can receive them.
- Utilize high dynamic range images to enhance scene lighting.
- Transform light direction by adjusting Y rotation in properties.
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