# Master Lighting for 3D Scenes (https://academy.spline.design/tutorials/master-lighting-for-3d-scenes)

> A video tutorial from the Spline Academy.

- Product: Spline 3D
- Level: beginner
- Duration: 13 min 10 s
- Published: 2024-10-01
- Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinPy7h_fhY
- Part of: [Lights, Camera & Effects](https://academy.spline.design/collections/lights-camera-effects.md)

## About this tutorial

In this tutorial, we’re diving into the exciting world of lighting in 3D scenes with Spline!💡 

We’ll cover the three main types of lights—directional, point, and spotlight—and show you how to adjust their settings.

Additionally, we’ll explore how to create stunning light interactions with materials and animate your lights for dynamic scenes. You’ll also learn valuable tips on simulating light with the depth layer and adding ambient shadows to enhance your work.

Join us and discover the magic of lighting in Spline! 

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🌟 Creators from the Spline Community featured in this video:
@aximoris https://app.spline.design/@aximoris
@DesignGabor https://app.spline.design/@DesignGabor
@vexus https://app.spline.design/@vexus
@BigLoong https://app.spline.design/@BigLoong  

Discover more amazing creators and projects #MadeInSpline at https://community.spline.design/
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## Chapters

- [0:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinPy7h_fhY&t=0s) Intro
- [0:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinPy7h_fhY&t=21s) Default Light
- [0:46](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinPy7h_fhY&t=46s) Creating a New Light
- [1:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinPy7h_fhY&t=79s) Directional Light
- [2:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinPy7h_fhY&t=139s) Point Light
- [3:43](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinPy7h_fhY&t=223s) Spotlight
- [4:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinPy7h_fhY&t=258s) Material Layers System
- [5:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinPy7h_fhY&t=318s) Animation and Adding Interactions to Lights
- [5:59](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinPy7h_fhY&t=359s) Toggle Light Interactions
- [6:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinPy7h_fhY&t=389s) Light Follow Interaction (Make a Light Follow Your Cursor)
- [7:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinPy7h_fhY&t=451s) Lighting Tips & Tricks
- [7:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinPy7h_fhY&t=457s) Lighting Colors
- [8:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinPy7h_fhY&t=489s) Simulate Light using the Depth Layer
- [9:42](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinPy7h_fhY&t=582s) Integrating Light into an Object
- [10:50](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinPy7h_fhY&t=650s) Integrating Light into a Camera

## Related documentation

- [Working with Lights](https://docs.spline.design/lighting/working-with-lights)
- [Lighting](https://docs.spline.design/#%F0%9F%92%A1-lighting)