Lightpainter

Developer: ShaderError

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Blender add-on for painting cinematic light with brushes in the viewport, shaping gobos, highlights and shadows in Cycles.

What Lightpainter does

LightPainter from ShaderError lets you paint lighting directly in Blender's viewport. Brush-based controls shape gobos, highlights and shadows, which the developer presents as a new way to design light.

It targets Cycles, covers Blender 3.6 through 5.1, installs as an extension, and ships with documentation under the GPL. Lighting artists and cinematographers who think visually can sketch illumination onto subjects rather than placing and tuning lamps one at a time.

Key features

  • Paint light with brushes
  • Gobos, highlights and shadows
  • Built for Cycles
  • Blender 3.6 through 5.1

FAQ

Is Lightpainter free?

Yes, Lightpainter is free. Click the Download Free button on this PluginDex page to get it at no cost.

Which apps does Lightpainter work with?

Lightpainter works with Blender.

Who develops Lightpainter?

Lightpainter is developed by ShaderError. You can find their other plugins on the ShaderError page of this catalog.

Where can I download Lightpainter?

Download Lightpainter free from this PluginDex page using the Download Free button. You get free access without paying.

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