Sky

Python: "sky"

Maverick provides a physically-based sky/sun/atmosphere system, coupled with an astronomical and geographical positioning system. Using the sky/sun node is a more straightforward alternative to Image-Based Lighting for exterior scenes.

Sky

Sun/sky

Python: "sky_enable"

Enables the physical sun and sky illumination. The illumination is entirely parametric: The sun and sky colors will vary depending on the selected position, date and time.

Trace set ID

Python: "sky_trace_set_id"

Trace set the sky belongs to. For example, you can use this in combination with an object's exclude list to make the sky not affect that particular object.

Sky multiplier

Python: "sky_multiplier"

The sky multiplier allows to lower or increase the sky illumination intensity compared to the physically-correct default.

Enable sky multiplier

Python: "sky_multiplier_enable"

Enables the sky Multiplier parameter.

Sky model

Python: "sky_model"

Allows you to selected between different iterations of physical sky models. The available models are: - Hosek and Wilkie: A modern, accurate model with vibrant and realistic colors. - Preetham and al.: An older model with less accurate colors but slightly more creative freedom. - CIE standard overcast: A constant color sky with no atmosphere scattering representation.

Sun

Enable sun

Python: "sun_enable"

Enables the sun illumination.

Trace set ID

Python: "sun_trace_set_id"

Trace set the sun belongs to. For example, you can use this in combination with an object's exclude list to make the sun not affect that particular object.

Sun multiplier

Python: "sun_multiplier"

The sun multiplier allows to decrease or increase the sun illumination intensity compared to the physically-correct default.

Enable sun multiplier

Python: "sun_multiplier_enable"

Enables the sun Multiplier parameter.

Kelvin temperature

Python: "sun_kelvin"

Set a custom sun color using Kelvin temperature scale. The default value of 5777 is suitable for a realistic zenith sun with clear sky.

Enable Kelvin temperature

Python: "sun_kelvin_enable"

Enables the Kelvin temperature color setting.

Sun diameter

Python: "sun_diameter"

Controls the sun's solid angle as seen from Eart. The physically correct value is 0.51-0.53. Anything lower will result in a much smaller sun, harder shadows and potentially more specular noise.

Enable sun diameter

Python: "sun_diameter_enable"

Enables the Custom sun Diameter setting.

Orientation

Azimuth

Python: "sun_azimuth"

Controls the sun's Azimuth (rotation along the horizon).

Altitude

Python: "sun_altitude"

Control the sun's Altitude (elevation above the horizon).

Astronomical

Python: "sun_astronomical_enable"

Enables physical astronomical sun positioning using real latitude, longitude and other physically-correct parameters.

Latitude

Python: "sky_latitude"

Define the scene's origin position on earth along the latitude (North-South) axis.

Longitude

Python: "sky_longitude"

Defines the scene's origin position on earth along the longitude (East-West) axis.

Heading

Python: "sky_heading"

Allows to arbitrarily change the North direction to accommodate for a scene that is not aligned properly.

Year

Python: "sun_year"

Defines the Year at which the physical atmosphere should be simulated.

Month

Python: "sun_month"

Defines the Month of the Year at which the physical atmosphere should be simulated.

Day

Python: "sun_day"

Defines the Day of the Month at which the physical atmosphere should be simulated.

GMT

Python: "sun_gmt"

Shifts the timezone.

Hour

Python: "sun_hour"

Defines the Hour of the Day at which the physical atmosphere should be simulated.

Minute

Python: "sun_minute"

Defines the Minute of the Hour at which the physical atmosphere should be simulated.

Environment

Turbidity

Python: "sky_turbidity"

Controls the amount of small particles present in the atmosphere (usually smoke or vapor) that give a hazy look. Increasing this value lead to dimmer shadows and redder sky.

Aerosol

Python: "sky_aerosol"

Varies the amount of gases present in the atmosphere which induces a shift of colors. This parameter is not compatible with the Hosek and Wilkie model.

Ground mode

Python: "ground_mode"

Selects how the physical atmosphere should render below the horizon line: - Clamped Horizon: The last row of pixels before the horizon is repeated all the way down - Symmetric Horizon: The physical atmosphere is symmetrically repeated below the horizon - Ground Color: Define a custom color below the horizon

Ground color

Python: "ground_color"

Defines the custom ground color. This can be useful to mimic the Earth's average color where the scene takes place to increase realism slightly.