PxrBlockerLightFilter uses a 'rod' like object to block light.

In addition to the physical mode, it also provides an analytic mode. Its other usages include controlling bounce lights in a large scene. PxrBarnLightFilter allows you to create physically accurate window barns to simulate real set lighting with correct shadowing. Each time a filter is wired up, a new control will appear to allow for another.įor detailed information about parameters, follow the links for each light filter type. More than one light filter can be wired in. The shelf button automatically wires light filters in, but they can also be created and wired in by right-clicking on one of the controls in that section. The light filter is not parented under the light by default, but you may wish to do that if you want the light filter to always move around with its parent light.įor all the RenderMan light types, in the Attribute Editor, you'll see a section toward the bottom called 'Light Filters'. Usually you will want to move the light filter somewhat forward from the light. As a convenience, the light filter is created at the same location as the selected light. The light filter is created and wired into the selected light.

Then right-click on the light filter button in the RenderMan shelf and choose a type of light filter. To create a light filter in Maya, first select one or more RenderMan lights. Anything outside this set can be dragged into it to operate. You check see this by expanding the defaultLightSet group in the Maya Outliner. Light filters must always be part of Maya's Default Light Set to work correctly.

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