Shading and Lighting

Shading and Lighting in Modo are necessary functions. Lighting plays an important role in illuminating the scene and setting the mood. Shading defines the look of the modeled surfaces as either shiny or dull, reflective or transparent and rendering calculates the combination of the two to produce the final image.

The following topics provide information on applying materials, using the Shader Tree and working with layers. Learn about setting up the environment, lighting, and volumes, as well as baking workflows.

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