Conclusion

Lighting for games takes some time and practice, but when you get it right, your scene will look professional and realistic. With all the lighting solutions that are available, it can be a challenging decision as to what will work best for your game. In the most recent games, all these techniques are used in combination. Again, we come back to making intelligent and creative decisions. That is what makes this so fun! Knowing the advantages and disadvantages is the first step to deciding what is best for your game. In the next chapter, we’ll discuss effects and how they can add life and atmosphere to your scene.