CG Spectrum

JANUARY 26, 2023

3D lighting involves simulating the behavior of light in a real-world or fantasy situation, including shadows, reflections, highlights, and color, using specialized lighting software and rendering tools. Scene from the 3D animation Finding Nemo before and after its been lit and rendered by a 3D lighting artist (Image: Pixar).

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Game Designing

MARCH 24, 2023

These virtual sets are rendered in real-time with tools like Unreal Engine and Unity. By combining real and virtual worlds, directors can create a wide range of scenes, even fantastical worlds for sci-fi and fantasy productions. Live rendering technology is only getting better, as seen in many recent video games.

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iXie gaming

JULY 19, 2024

Example: Soft light from a computer screen) There are two main methods to calculate lighting quality: Ray Tracing. Realistic Lighting In realistic games, lighting mimics real-world behavior using accurate physics and rendering. Spreads light from a flat surface, offering softer illumination than point lights. Rasterization.

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