Chapter 2. Applying the Correct Maya Light Type
Maya offers six types of lights that emulate a wide range of real-world lighting situations. Familiarity with the way light interacts with various environments will benefit your 3D lighting. Light Fog and Light Glow effects are also available through Maya lights, giving you even more flexibility when re-creating specific lighting situations. The Relationship Editor can link lights to objects, allowing you to create multiple lighting setups in a single scene.
Chapter Contents
Qualities of each of the six Maya light types
Real-world equivalents for each light type
Linking and unlinking lights
Creating Light Fog and Light Glow
A review of Environment Fog and Volume Fog
Maya Light Types
The six Maya light types ...
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