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# 1 09-09-2003 , 01:22 PM
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Light Radius

Hey guys,

I have a little problem with my scene, I don't seem to find an option to limit a radius of a light.
I am placing a point light and it lights the entire scene when I really want it to light only the close surroundings.
I have already placed a photo and a more detailed description of my problem here: https://forums.simplymaya.com/showthr...&threadid=7837

Would appriciate any help user added image

Thanks!

-Gurt

# 2 09-09-2003 , 01:27 PM
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Set the light's decay rate (attribute editor) to something else than "no decay". You'll propably need to increase the Intensity as well...

...or use volume lights...


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# 3 09-09-2003 , 10:38 PM
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It worked! thanks man user added image
I used a point light (omni lights don't seem to have a decay option... right?)
Anyways, what's the benefit of using a volume light there instead?

Thanks a lot for your help!

-Gurt

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