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What should I consider when using lighting?

Bally
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Using lamps for lighting in your plan can greatly affect the quality of a render.  It is worth trying different methods to see what is right for you.

Lighting Placement

When placing lights on the ceiling, consider avoiding placing them directly above wall units, as this increases the intensity of the light in a small space.

Above wall units:

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Away from wall units:

 

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Lighting Settings

Access the light setting for a light source via the Object parameters, or in the light settings. Click here for more information. 

  1. In furnishing mode, Double-click on the light source to open the Object parameters window.

  2. In the Object parameters window, click on the Light setting box.

  3. In the Light source properties window, you can change the default settings of the light source.  

Light type – you can change the angle and diameter of the light source.

Intensity – you can change the lumen value and the dimming percentage.

Light colour – you can change the lamp type and colour temperature and value.

For more information on these settings see Light source properties. 

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