Set Up Image-based Lighting

To set up image-based lighting

1. Open the Presenter window, and click the Lighting tab.
2. Expand the Recommended archive in the left pane of the Lighting tab.
3. Drag the Environment Light Studio into the palette on the right.

   This replaces all lights that were in the palette with an Ambient and an Environment light containing a High Dynamic Range Image.

4. Click Render to render the scene using the default image contained in this Environment light. This type of render can take slightly longer than traditional lighting methods, but the results are worth the extra time invested.
5. To use an alternative sample image, expand the Environment folder in the left pane to view another two example environment lights; Sky and City. Drag the City light into the palette on the right to replace the Environment light in the palette.
   Note: Before rendering, either delete the Environment light from the palette, or deselect the check box.