Course: Introduction to Lighting

Get started with real-time lighting in Unreal Engine. Explore how to control lights and edit their properties and learn how to approach lighting hero objects using different lighting techniques.

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Apply different light types and properties in different scenarios

  • Explain the three states of light mobility

  • Differentiate between static and dynamic lighting

  • Use Lightmass efficiently to bake lighting and shading info onto geometry

  • Utilize Lightmaps for optimal performance

  • Leverage Lightmass Importance Volume and Post-Process Volume

  • Understand and use the different reflection types offered in Unreal Engine

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