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LightmapSize and Bake Quality

Discussion in 'Global Illumination' started by eco_bach, Apr 24, 2019.

  1. eco_bach

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    Can anyone tell me, does LightmapSize affect bake quality, and if not, why would you change it?
     
    eco_bach, Apr 24, 2019
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  2. AcidArrow

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    What do you mean by "Quality"?
     
    AcidArrow, Apr 24, 2019
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  3. eco_bach

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    Lack of artifacts, sharpness, etc.
     
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  4. KarolisO

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    Lightmap size will influence the appearance of fine details. Sharp shadow edges would appear blurry on a small lightmap.
    Direct and indirect samples will influence the amount of noise on a lightmap. More samples = less noise = longer bake times.
     
    KarolisO, Apr 24, 2019
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  5. eco_bach

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    Thanks. Coming from a film background is 'noise' similar to digital noise in an underexposed image or something else entirely?
     
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  6. KarolisO

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  7. kristijonas_unity

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    kristijonas_unity, May 1, 2019
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