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Get started with lighting in Unity

Tutorial

Beginner

+10 XP

20 Mins

(272)

Overview

For Educators

Summary

Now that you’ve explored the role of a lighting artist and the basic behavior of light, you’re ready to think more specifically about lighting in Unity.
By the end of this tutorial, you'll be able to:
Explain the difference between direct and indirect light.
Define the term global illumination.
Identify Unity’s global illumination system for URP.
Explain the main differences between real-time and baked lighting in Unity.

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Last updated: February 13, 2023

2021.3

2020.3

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English

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Get started with lighting in Unity