i-Lity Lights Add-On Documentation

Description:

i-Lity Lights is an add-on for Blender (4.1.1+) designed to simplify studio lighting setup within your scenes.

Features:

1.    Lighting Previews:

o    Easily visualize and select lighting presets using thumbnail previews.

o    Accessible through the sidebar panel in the 3D Viewport under the "i-Lity" tab.

2.    Camera Setup:

o    Quickly add a camera to the scene and align it to the current view if present.

o    Ensures easy setup for capturing scenes.

3.    Object Alignment:

o    Snap selected objects to ground level with a single click.

o    Simplifies object placement within the scene.

4.    HDRI Environment Setup:

o    Preview and select HDRI environment textures for scene lighting.

o    Seamless integration for setting up realistic lighting environments.

5.    Camera Lock Toggle:

o    Toggle the lock of the camera to the view, enabling easier navigation and framing of shots.

6.    Render Settings Adjustment:

o    Access and modify render settings such as resolution, percentage, and depth of field parameters.

7.    Material Properties Integration:

o    Easily adjust material properties including emission, base color, roughness, and more.

o    Conveniently manage material settings directly from the panel.

8.    Append Objects:

o    Append objects from Blender files to the current scene, streamlining asset integration.

9.    Back-Drop Modifications:

o    Modifying your backdrops in the view-port with on panel properties allowing you to quickly add material and create seamless background.

10. HDRI Dome Wold Projection:

o    Project HDRI for real world background effect.

 

How to Use:

1.    Installation:

o    Install the add-on in Blender by going to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons > Install and selecting the provided script.

 

2.    Accessing the Panel:

o    Once installed, access the i-Lity Lights panel from the sidebar in the 3D Viewport under the "i-Lity" tab.

 

3.    Using Previews:

o    Click on the thumbnail previews to select desired lighting presets and HDRI environments.

 

4.    Camera Setup:

o    Use the "Add Camera/Align" button to add a camera to the scene and align it to the current view.

 

5.    Object Ground Alignment:

o    Click on "Snap to Ground" to snap selected objects to ground level.

 

6.    HDRI Environment Setup:

• Click on "Set HDRI" to select and apply HDRI environment textures for scene lighting.

 

7.    Adjusting Render Settings:

o    Modify render settings and camera parameters conveniently from the panel.

 

8.    Material Properties:

o    Easily adjust material properties and integrate them directly into your workflow.

 

9.    Appending Objects:

o    Append objects from Blender files to enhance your scene with additional assets.

 

10. HDRI Dome:

o    Select HDRI Dome thumbnail and Click  "add to scene" Enable render view, Click "set dome HDRI" button and choose your preferred HDRI image, Set "ground adjust" value as needed.

Notes:

• Ensure Blender version compatibility with the add-on.
• Some features may require active objects or specific selections for full functionality.