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How to Create Realistic Lighting in Redraw

Lighting is one of the most important elements for achieving realistic renderings. It can highlight details, create immersive atmospheres, and enhance the perception of a space. A well-lit project conveys professionalism and brings the result closer to reality.

The Importance of Lighting and Shadows

Before starting any rendering, it’s essential that the 3D image already has balanced lighting—neither too bright nor too dark. In addition, shadows need to be properly adjusted, as they are what give depth and realism to the scene. Without shadows, the space feels flat; with well-placed ones, volumes and textures stand out.

In Redraw, you can analyze this aspect through the lighting and shadow scoring feature. This tool helps you understand whether the project’s base setup is adequate before moving on to the next adjustments.

Advanced Lighting Options in Redraw

Within the platform, there are tools for selecting different types of lighting, both for indoor and outdoor environments. You can choose, for example, whether the interior light comes from a chandelier or a bedside lamp, and whether the exterior lighting reflects morning sunlight, an overcast sky, or other natural light conditions.

Despite these advanced options, it’s essential that the original project already includes configured light sources—such as warm (yellow) or cool (white) spotlights. Preparing these directly in your modeling software ensures that Redraw can extract the full potential of your scene.

Using Prompts for Lighting

Prompts are powerful tools for guiding the final result. Descriptions such as “natural light,” “warm lighting,” or “sunlit environment” help define the desired atmosphere. However, it’s important to remember that prompts work best when the base modeling is already well-prepared.

The Role of Modeling

Good lighting depends directly on the quality of the modeling. Texturing, high-quality 3D blocks, edge definition, and correct camera framing make all the difference. In some software, shadows can affect the color tones of walls or objects, creating the illusion of different hues. For this reason, it’s essential to review the modeling and adjust lighting and shadows directly in the 3D scene.

To support those who want to master this stage, Redraw Academy offers a complete class on realistic lighting. There, you can learn hands-on how to configure lights, shadows, and camera angles to achieve professional results

Watch the lighting guide on Redraw Academy at: https://br.arch.redraw.pro/academy/classroom/1/4

Updated on: 21/11/2025