Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Chapter 10
Maya Lighting
Light shapes
the world by showing us what we see. It creates a sense of
depth, it initiates the perception of color, and it allows us to distinguish shape and form.
For a scene to be successful in CG, these realities of light need to be reproduced as faith-
fully as possible. The trick is learning to see light and its astonishing effects on the world
around us.
Topics in this chapter include:
Basic lighting concepts
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Maya lights
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Light linking
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Adding shadows
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Raytracing soft shadows
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mental ray lighting
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mental ray Physical Sun and Sky
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Lighting effects
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Lighting the decorative box
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Further lighting practice
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Tips for using and animating lights
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