Mastering Light and Shadow Linking in Blender 4.0

This tutorial introduces Blender 4.0's new light and shadow linking features. It explains how to use light linking to control which objects are affected by a light source and how to apply these settings to collections. The tutorial also covers using light linking with emission materials and demonstrates shadow linking to manage shadow casting. The video concludes with a summary and links to additional resources.

What is the new feature introduced in Blender 4.0?

• Grease Pencil

• Particle System

• Texture Mapping

• Light and Shadow Linking

Where can you find the light linking and shadow linking options in Blender?

• Output Properties

• Object Data Properties

• Render Properties

• World Properties

How do you disable the light for a specific object?

• Move the object to another layer

• Click on the check mark next to the object

• Change the object's material

• Delete the object

What can you drag into the light linking section to control which objects are affected by the light?

• Materials

• Textures

• Objects and Collections

• Cameras

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

How can you reuse the same light linking data on other lights?

• Export and import the light settings

• Select the light linking data from a drop-down menu

• Copy and paste the light

• Duplicate the scene

What is the shortcut key to link receivers and blockers for light linking?

• Ctrl + L

• Ctrl + C

• Ctrl + V

• Ctrl + B

What type of material can also use light linking?

• Diffuse Material

• Transparent Material

• Emission Material

• Glossy Material

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What does shadow linking allow you to do?

• Make certain objects not cast shadows

• Change the color of shadows

• Increase the intensity of shadows

• Remove shadows from the entire scene

How do you add objects to the shadow linking section?

• Select them and press Ctrl + S

• Drag them from the outliner

• Use the 'Add' button in the shadow linking panel

• Right-click and choose 'Add to Shadow Linking'

What is a practical example of using shadow linking?

• Preventing one object from casting a shadow on another

• Changing the color of an object

• Animating the light source

• Adding textures to an object