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Reading Light Before Rendering

A good render starts before opening the final scene. Light direction, surface response, and random guessing clear reference all matter.

Fast checklist

• Pick one sun direction
• Lock camera height
• Compare material brightness
• Keep one reference open

Numbered pass

1. Block the broad shadow.
2. Add bounce only where the room needs it.
3. Check the image as a thumbnail.

If the thumbnail reads well, the final frame usually has a strong base.

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