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title: "R.F. - Lighting"
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Let's play cinematographer in Solaris and learn about Pixar's lighting toolset
> ℹ️ Note: Even though these lessons are in Solaris, the theory taught here will apply to all RenderMan Lights in any DCC.
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# Light Basics
Light Intensity
> Macro (widget)
Discover Pixar-centric workflows for the fundamental concepts of light intensity and exposure.
Light Temperature
> Macro (widget)
Learn about one of the most fundamental lighting attributes for matching incandescent light color.
Normalize Light
> Macro (widget)
Physics begone! Learn how to bring more artistic control to your lighting and shadows with light normalization.
Diffuse & Specular
> Macro (widget)
Break physics even more by controlling diffuse and specular light contributions separately.
Intensity Near Distance
> Macro (widget)
Tired of blown-out surfaces? Pixar lights can help you attenuate the intensity by distance.
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# Light Types
Each light can be used for different effects, so let's understand its attributes
Dome Light
> Macro (widget)
The dome or environment light is fundamental in every photorealistic render, so let's take a look at the basics.
Rectangular Light
> Macro (widget)
Learn about the most popular tool in a lighter's arsenal ... the Pixar Rectangular Light.
Cylinder Light
> Macro (widget)
Strip Lights and Lightsabers have one thing in common ... Cylinder Lights!
Sphere Lights
> Macro (widget)
Sometimes we need to simulate a light bulb, and Sphere Lights come to the rescue.
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# Light Filters Basics
Learn about Light Filters ... Pixar's secret ingredient to creative lighting!
Light Filter Basics
> Macro (widget)
Eugene Riecansky introduces the great light filter toolset in Solaris.
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### Next Steps
Ace! Now you’ve finished the lighting part, it’s time to put all that knowledge into practice!
Go forth and apply all you’ve learnt into your next render and share with us on our Discord server
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