Dynamic Lighting Setup Add-On

Overview

The Dynamic Lighting Setup add-on automates professional lighting rigs in Blender 4.2+ for EEVEE and Cycles. Features include customizable lighting presets (Three-Point, Studio, Product, Outdoor, Cinematic, Portrait), keyframing, HDRI/Nishita sky support, and light linking.

Installation

1. Download the Dynamic_Lighting_Setup_v1.2.1.zip file.
2. In Blender, go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons.
3. Click Install, select the .zip file, and click Install Add-on.
4. Enable the add-on by checking the box next to "Dynamic Lighting Setup".

Usage

1. Access the add-on in the 3D Viewport’s Sidebar (N key) under the Lighting tab.
2. Select a Lighting Type (e.g., Product Lighting) and adjust parameters like Light Intensity, Light Color, and Shadow Softness.
3. Optionally, set up Keyframing for animated lighting or configure HDRI/Nishita Sky for environment lighting.
4. Click Setup Lighting to create the rig.
5. Use Preset Management to save/load settings or Template Management to save/load entire light rigs.

Features

• Six Lighting Presets: Three-Point, Studio, Product, Outdoor, Cinematic, Portrait.
• Keyframing: Animate light intensity, color, and position with Linear or Ease In/Out easing.
• Environment Lighting: Supports HDRI files or procedural Nishita sky.
• Light Linking: Link lights to specific collections for precise control.
• Preview Mode: Real-time lighting preview in EEVEE.

Compatibility

• Blender 4.2+
• EEVEE and Cycles render engines
• No external dependencies required

Troubleshooting

• Add-on not visible: Ensure the .zip file is installed correctly and Blender is version 4.2 or higher.
• Lights not appearing: Check if Preview Mode is enabled or if the HDRI path is valid.
• Performance issues: Run Analyze Performance and follow recommendations (e.g., reduce shadow-casting lights).

Support

Contact Anvil Interactive Studios via Blender Market’s messaging system for assistance.

License

[Commercial License. All rights reserved by Anvil Interactive Studios.]