Command entry:Main toolbar
(Render Setup)
Render Setup dialog
Render Elements panel
Render Elements rollout
Add button
Render Elements dialog
Add Lighting element to the elements list (or highlight an existing Lighting element in the list).
Command entry:Rendering menu
Render Setup
Render Setup dialog
Render Elements panel
Render Elements rollout
Add button
Render Elements dialog
Add Lighting element to the elements list (or highlight an existing Lighting element in the list).
The lighting element contains the effects of lighting within the scene, including color, shadows, direct and indirect light.
This rollout lets you determine which parts of the lighting are included in the rendering.
Interface
- Direct Light On
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When on, the render element includes information from any direct lights in the scene. The light’s color and projection map
should appear.
NoteThe final color for direct lighting takes surface normals into consideration.
- Indirect Light On
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When on, the render element includes information from ambient or bounced lighting in the scene.
NoteWhen using radiosity, expect effects such as color bleed.
- Shadows On
-
When on, the render element includes shadows.
