How can I improve lighting in my Unreal Engine project?

How can I improve lighting in my Unreal Engine project?

You can enhance lighting by using dynamic lights, adjusting light intensity, and utilizing lightmaps for baked lighting.

What are the best practices for using shadows?

Best practices include using soft shadows for realism, adjusting shadow bias to avoid artifacts, and optimizing shadow settings for performance.

Can I use post-processing effects to enhance lighting?

Absolutely! Post-processing effects like bloom, lens flares, and color grading can significantly enhance the overall lighting.

How do I set up a day-night cycle?

You can set up a day-night cycle by animating the directional light's rotation and adjusting the skybox to reflect different times of day.

What are light probes and how do I use them?

Light probes capture lighting information in a scene and can be used to improve the lighting of dynamic objects by blending them with the environment.