Direct Light

Plask's Light Director makes complex setups accessible to all. This guide explores each parameter, revealing its practical use and underlying technology, empowering you to create professional-grade lighting effects effortlessly.

Parameters for Directing Lights

1. 1. Lighting Type Selection
   • Choose between Stage light (focused beams) and Studio Light (diffuse wash).
   • Technical Note: Each type has its own parameter space and sampling algorithms.

2. 2. Palette Configuration
   • Select color schemes (single, complementary, triad, etc.).
   • Behind the scenes: The system samples colors from predefined color spaces based on color theory principles.

3. 3. Temperature Adjustment
   • Set color temperature range (1000K to 10000K).
   • Technical aspect: The system interpolates between blackbody radiation curves to generate realistic color temperatures.

4. 4. Layout Control
   • Choose from preset layout distributions.
   • Internally: The system uses spatial probability distributions to place lights within the 3D scene.

5. 5. Angle Adjustment
   • Select angle distribution styles.
   • Technical detail: Utilizes spherical coordinate sampling to determine light directions.

6. 6. Pattern Selection
   • Choose animation patterns for light behavior.
   • Behind the scenes: Implements procedural animation algorithms to generate continuous, varied light movements.

7. 7. Frequency Control
   • Adjust the rate of lighting changes.
   • Technical aspect: Modifies the time step in the procedural animation algorithms.

8. 8. Aleatory Function
   • Generate random lighting presets within the defined parameter space.
   • Technically: Utilizes Monte Carlo methods to sample from the multi-dimensional parameter space.

The Power of Probabilistic Lighting

The Director's probabilistic approach offers several advantages:

1. 1. Efficiency: Create complex lighting setups quickly without manual adjustments.
2. 2. Creativity: Discover unexpected lighting combinations that might be overlooked in traditional methods.
3. 3. Flexibility: Easily experiment with vastly different lighting scenarios by adjusting high-level parameters.
4. 4. Consistency: Maintain a coherent style across variations due to the underlying probabilistic models.

Applying Your Lighting Animation

After configuring your desired lighting parameters:

1. 1. Click "Animate" to generate the final lighting animation.
2. 2. The system compiles all probabilistic parameters into a deterministic animation sequence.
3. 3. Review and playback your animation with the new lighting applied.

Conclusion

Director transforms lighting design from a specialist task to an intuitive, creative process. Experiment with the parameters, discover unique combinations, and elevate your 3D animations with expert-level lighting. Your journey to mastering atmospheric lighting starts here.