Light
In: mask, generator
Description
The Light generator fakes a directional light shining on your mesh, based on the World Space Normal and Position maps.
The Light generator can be used on a fill layer or as to create a mask. When used in a fill layer, the generator outputs color, metalness, specular roughness, normal, and height channels which can be used in various combinations to create different effects. We recommend cycling through the channel views in the Viewport to understand how each channel is impacted by the light generator.
Baked position and world space normal maps are required as image inputs. Learn more about baking here.
The Light generator fakes a directional light shining on your mesh, based on the World Space Normal and Position maps.
The Light generator can be used on a fill layer or as to create a mask. When used in a fill layer, the generator outputs color, metalness, specular roughness, normal, and height channels which can be used in various combinations to create different effects. We recommend cycling through the channel views in the Viewport to understand how each channel is impacted by the light generator.
Baked position and world space normal maps are required as image inputs. Learn more about baking here.
Inputs
Input name
Description
World Space Normal Color
Use the baked World Space Normals map.
Position Color
Use the baked Position map.
Parameters
Parameter name
Description
Invert
Invert the output color map.
Horizontal Angle
Set the horizontal angle of the fake light.
Vertical Angle
Set the vertical angle of the fake light.
Highlight Glossiness
Adjust the falloff spread of the highlighted area.
Highlight Level
Adjust the contrast of the highlight.
Light Attenuation
Adjust the light falloff.
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