Fill light (alternative)

[bigben]

This is actually a bit old, but I forgot to post the files in this section.

This is a basic, generalised fill light setup I created to provide fills for overhangs and under rocks. I'll revise it when soft shadows are available. The original post detailing its development with sample images and performance comparisons is <http://forums.planetside.co.uk/index.php?topic=1475.msg14599#msg14599>

[rcallicotte]

Thanks Ben.  Even with the new system coming out for soft shadows, I expect this sort of thing to flourish.

[Oshyan]

The new system is for soft shadows, not fill lighting. Just a clarification.

- Oshyan

[rcallicotte]

Wha--?  <looking around to see what happened>

[bigben]

This setup is primarily for lighting shaded areas, although it does have some impact in lit areas as well (sometimes adverse). The single zenith light with a shadow will be replaced with a very diffuse light when it's available, simulating the light from the sky. The sun in turn will have a much sharper shadow. Render times will be interesting.

I'm guessing this image from Luc Bianco <http://lucbianco.free.fr/2bgal/img.php?id_img=513> uses the new soft shadow?.

[Oshyan]

Correct.

- Oshyan

[rcallicotte]

W-o-o-o-o-ow.  Nice.