Chapter 4: Bringing it to Life: Lighting and Shadows

Introduction to Lighting in 3D

Understanding Light Types: Ambient, Directional, Point, Spot

Configuring and Positioning Lights

The Role of Materials in Lighting

Introducing Shadows: From Flat to Realistic

Enabling and Configuring Shadows

Shadow Mapping Techniques and Considerations

Advanced Lighting and Shadow Techniques (Optional)

Putting it all Together: A Practical Example