This summary is AI generated
Learning Outcomes:
- Add and configure lights in After Effects
- Utilize HDR images for lighting adjustments
- Understand casting box settings for shadows
Level: Advanced
Skills you'll gain:
After Effects, Lighting, 3D Models, HDRI
Key Insights
- Select environment light type for 3D models.
- Enable casting shadows for realistic lighting effects.
- Adjust casting box size to visualize shadow computation.
- Higher render quality improves shadow clarity.
- Balance render quality and smoothness for efficiency.
- Objects outside the casting box won't cast shadows.
- Use HDR images to enhance scene lighting.
- Transform light direction using layer properties.
