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# 1 14-10-2002 , 08:52 PM
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Lampshade light

I've created a Nurbs lamp with a shade and want to light it. If i use a point light for the bulb, how can i get the light to emit through the lampshade? I've been unable to get it working as yet, the light is emitting from above and below only. Thanks for any advice.

# 2 14-10-2002 , 10:56 PM
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You can unlink the pointlight from the lampshade user added image

The only problem, it won't cast shadows now.

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# 3 15-10-2002 , 02:23 AM
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You could also create two spotlights and fake the lighting provided by the point light.

Spots are quite usefull to shape whichever lighting condition you need.

Hope it helps!

# 4 15-10-2002 , 02:35 AM
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Wow, thanks. I never realized it would have been a problem. I felt sure you'd be able to make adjustments to the light and the shader on my lamp to achieve this. I'll see what i come up with.

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