Directional Light
The Directional Light is a simple light source that illuminates from a infinite location (figure 1). Therefore, only changes in angle will affect the direction of the illumination, it does not matter where the light source is placed in a scene.
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Directional Light
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Figure 1: A Directional light illuminating the scene
Directional Light Parameters
On/Off - Turns the light on or off in the scene.
Target Mode - Toggles the target direction on or off for the light.
Target Distance - Determines the distance the target is from the light source.
Emission - Allows for a Texture or Black Body emission node to be connected here for additional control over the illumination.
Light Sampling Spread Angle - The larger this value, the softer the light source's illumination.
Use in Post Volume - Enables or disables the light in post volume rendering.