ACADuser Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 See attached living room. There are 3 across x 4 rows of ceiling recesses. What light fixture would you use & would you place one in each recess? Then to render would you turn them off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_Gavin Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Alan - I think part of your answer is what will be used in the actual build. Is there room in the ceiling above for recessed? furniture placement also contributes to lighting placement. I would not place lights just to suite Chief's rendering. I would however adjust them as needed to get a good render/ray trace. You can always add 3D lights if needed. Also some sunlight coming in through those doors would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACADuser Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 Thanks Dennis. 24" floor system above so lots of room for recess. I'll place can lights in all the perimeter cells & maybe leave the center empty. Haven't used 3d lighting yet. Too much to absorb in 4 or 5 month with CA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_Gavin Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Alan - the 3D light(s) can be of real value when you want to brighten a scene without playing with recessed lights. I usually set them to not have shadows. Placing 1 or 2 in a scene can work well. All ray tracing is sort of an art form. Not like turning on lights in real life. You have to play/experiment some but it can be well worth it for the final results. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACADuser Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 Thanks you sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlackore Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 This is as much a design issue as a technical issue, if I'm interpreting your OP correctly. I would also consider cove lighting within the trays for ambience and some well-positioned floor lamps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAWZILLA Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I use light sources, you can place them anywhere to lighten up a scene and they don't show up on plan or 3d camera view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electromen Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I'll place can lights in all the perimeter cells & maybe leave the center empty. I would place recessed cans in all the perimeter cell except the one above the TV. I'd control the two closet to the TV on one switch and the rest on a second switch. I never place lights above the TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalterFalcon Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Rather than putting one in each try out putting lights skipping one. I recently remodeled my home and added few semi precious stone tiles after reading great Omicron Granite reviews. It gives home an elegant and stylish look. I also put LED lights at the edge of it and it really comes out nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACADuser Posted April 10, 2015 Author Share Posted April 10, 2015 That's pretty spectacular. Thanks for all the good advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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