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3 Aug 2024 12:15:41 EDT (-0400)
  Re: Lighting for Bright Sunlight  
From: John M  Dlugosz
Date: 1 Mar 2004 19:56:36
Message: <4043dbc4$1@news.povray.org>
Richard Dybiec wrote:
> I generally create the simplest of light arrays, two 'suns', one that 
> will cast shadows and one thats shadowless.  By adjusting the light 
> color of each, you can get the degree of contrast you desire. 

Both in the same place?  I see; that gives you lighter shadows.


> Adding 
> two or three 'fill' lights in addition will give you even better 
> control.  I try to stay away from ambient light altogether, except for 
> testing geometry.

I read a pretty good book about digital lighting, and 
basically you light it the way you would in photography. 
But dozens of lights slows things down and are hard to 
position just right.


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