#lighting-techniques

#lighting-techniques

Cornell_Box exemplifies abstract animations in a virtual 3D room, showcasing exaggerated light behavior beyond physical laws, thus creating an immersive artistic experience.

To boost the visual appeal of my renders, I often use HDRI maps, though not for lighting. Instead, I connect my Corona Sky map to the single map in the scene environment.

When faced with the midday sun, the first thing you should do is look around for a shaded area: the spot beneath a large tree, an open garage, the side of a building, the space below an awning, or anything else that casts a big enough shadow to cover your subject. Shaded light isn't incredibly flattering, and it certainly isn't very flexible (what do you do if you're photographing a moving subject, like a dog in action, that won't stay put?), but it works decently well for portraits, flowers, products, and still-life setups. The benefit is that it creates a softer, lower contrast look that can enhance your subject.