Suggested Ambient/Directional Light Values

[Ryan Wenke]

Hey Folks,

I was wondering if anyone had any suggested Ambient/Directional lightning values for night time environments. Been struggling trying to find a nice combination. Intensity levels as well as rotation positions would also be helpful. Thank you in advance!

 

Ryan

[Canardia]

Ambient light can be completely black. Directional light should be a very dark blue. To get more light to the night scene, you should use spotlights for lanterns and flashlights, and a few point lights for in-house ceiling lights and fireplace lights. If the spot and point lights are based on fire, you should add a yellow hue to them. For glow bulbs add a very slight yellow hue, and for energy saving and neon lights use white.

[Josh]

I think for nighttime scenes a somewhat desaturated dark blue is good for ambient light, and a white slightly blue light is good for moonlight, with the intensity set pretty low.

 

Unless you want it to be dark for a reason, don't make it too dark. Rely on the blue tint and keep it bright enough to see. You'll notice this technique used in movies a lot.