Light
Types
When working
with a light in Houdini, you can choose between a Point light and
a Cone light. In Shading
tab in the Parameter pane, scroll down to the no
SHOP section and set Light
Type.
A
Point light sends light in all directions while
the Cone light
limits its illumination to a specific cone angle and direction.

Other
Light Types
Area
Light - Area Lights are available in Houdini as an
extension of the two main light types. They set up an area where
multiple point or cone lights are distributed.
Directional
Light
-You can create a Directional light by setting Projection
to Orthographic
in the Light parameters Viewing
tab. This light type is similar to sunlight which casts parallel
rays by the time it reaches earth.
Ambient
Light
- Ambient lights are available as a different object tool. Press
the tab key
and start typing ambient light then press Enter.
Next, RMB-click
to place the light. |