# Master Lighting for 3D Scenes - Lights, Camera & Effects - Spline Academy (https://spline.design/academy/tutorials/master-lighting-for-3d-scenes)

> In this tutorial, we’re diving into the exciting world of lighting in 3D scenes with Spline!💡

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# Master Lighting for 3D Scenes

Lesson 1 of 8Spline 3DBeginner13 min

In this tutorial, we’re diving into the exciting world of lighting in 3D scenes with Spline!💡

We’ll cover the three main types of lights—directional, point, and spotlight—and show you how to adjust their settings.

Additionally, we’ll explore how to create stunning light interactions with materials and animate your lights for dynamic scenes. You’ll also learn valuable tips on simulating light with the depth layer and adding ambient shadows to enhance your work.

Join us and discover the magic of lighting in Spline!

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## What you’ll learn

1. [0:00Intro](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinPy7h%5FfhY&t=0s)
2. [0:21Default Light](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinPy7h%5FfhY&t=21s)
3. [0:46Creating a New Light](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinPy7h%5FfhY&t=46s)
4. [1:19Directional Light](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinPy7h%5FfhY&t=79s)
5. [2:19Point Light](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinPy7h%5FfhY&t=139s)
6. [3:43Spotlight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinPy7h%5FfhY&t=223s)
7. [4:18Material Layers System](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinPy7h%5FfhY&t=258s)
8. [5:18Animation and Adding Interactions to Lights](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinPy7h%5FfhY&t=318s)
9. [5:59Toggle Light Interactions](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinPy7h%5FfhY&t=359s)
10. [6:29Light Follow Interaction (Make a Light Follow Your Cursor)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinPy7h%5FfhY&t=389s)
11. [7:31Lighting Tips & Tricks](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinPy7h%5FfhY&t=451s)
12. [7:37Lighting Colors](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinPy7h%5FfhY&t=457s)
13. [8:09Simulate Light using the Depth Layer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinPy7h%5FfhY&t=489s)
14. [9:42Integrating Light into an Object](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinPy7h%5FfhY&t=582s)
15. [10:50Integrating Light into a Camera](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RinPy7h%5FfhY&t=650s)

## Related resources

- [3D Concrete ShapeTemplate](https://app.spline.design/academy/tutorials/master-lighting-for-3d-scenes?redirect-duplicate-template-uuid=94efff5c-c5ec-4170-a410-1788b14e872d&is-2d-file=false)
- [Working with LightsDocument](https://docs.spline.design/lighting/working-with-lights)
- [LightingDocument](https://docs.spline.design/#%F0%9F%92%A1-lighting)

## Overview

- Spline 3D
- 13 min
- Beginner

## Up next

[Master Cameras to Create Dynamic Scenes4 minBeginner](https://spline.design/academy/collections/lights-camera-effects/master-cameras-to-create-dynamic-scenes)[Continue](https://spline.design/academy/collections/lights-camera-effects/master-cameras-to-create-dynamic-scenes)

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