💡 Lighting
Specular highlight
Bright reflections of light sources on shiny surfaces.
What is specular highlight?
Specular highlights are intense, often pure-white reflections of light sources appearing on glossy or reflective surfaces. Managing specular highlights is crucial for products like jewelry, watches, and glossy packaging. Controlled highlights add sparkle; blown-out highlights lose detail.
Pro tips
Larger, softer light sources create broader, controlled highlights
Reduce specular intensity by increasing light distance or diffusion
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