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Lecture 11.1LIGHTING AND SHADOW

(Revision)

Prepared by:Rosiadi Bin Tajudin

KOLEJ KOMUNITI KEPALA BATAS MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION

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Learning objectivesAt the end of this topic, you will be able to:

Know the function of light in 3ds Studio Max correctly.

State 4 types of light and its function correctly. Modify light parameter in 3ds Studio Max correctly.

Apply light into a 3d environment scene correctly.

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Function : Lights are used to give light to a scene and

enhance the visibility and realism of the scene and object.

If we render a scene that we have not placed any lights, 3ds

Studio Max uses its own default lighting.

As soon as we place a light in a scene, default lighting is turnoff automatically.

The key to a realistic scene lies in its lighting

Lights

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Lights

Light button position in

command panels.

Types of light list

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There are about 4 main light types in 3ds Studio Max that is:

1. Omni

Radiates light equally in all directions, like a lightbulb. Useful for lighting a scene with no necessary direction

for the light source.

Directional Cast parallel light rays, thus its usually used to simulate

the sun.

It can cast shadows and project bitmap images.

Divide into target direct and free direct.

Types of lighting

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1. Spotlight

1. Cast a focus light similar to a flash light, teater spot, or

automobile headlight.

2. It can cast shadows and project bitmap images3. There are two types, target sportlight and free sportlight.

2. Skylight

1. Also known as ambient light.

2. It simulates background light or light that reflects from

objects.

3. Can be used to increase or decrease the overall lighting of a

scene.

Types of lighting

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Light representatives symbol in 3ds Studio Max.

Types of lighting

Directional Spotlight

Target

Direct / Spot

Omni Sky light

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Example

With default lighting With lighting

Omni

Directional light

Spotlight

Omni

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To modify light just use select and move tool, rotate tool and

transform tool in tool bar menu.

It enables light to be rotated, move and position in the new

place or location.

Further modification for light can be made through modifyparameter.

Modify Light

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Lights also can cast shadows of our object. The shadows

function can be available by turn on shadow functions in light

parameters.

Light parameter

Light type

Turning on

shadow in lightparameter

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Lights are used to give light to a scene and enhance the

visibility and realism of the scene and object.

Four types of lights is omni, skylight, directional andspotlight.

Light effect can be changed through modification at modify

parameter.

Conclusion

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Thank you for beingattentive