I’ve been experimenting with Blender lately, trying to create more realistic lighting effects in my visualizations. It’s fascinating how the right shadows can completely change the mood of a space. If anyone has tips on achieving that stunning realism, I’d love to hear your thoughts.
I totally get what you mean about shadows changing the vibe — playing around with the light paths in Blender really helped me. I found that adjusting the light intensity and using area lights instead of point lights created a more natural look. Have you tried that yet?
Using HDR lighting really makes a difference in Blender. I found that using an HDRI image can add so much realism, especially with shadows and reflections. You should definitely give it a try, @liam217 — it changed the way I approach my designs.