Lighting Commands :: Lighting as a Visualization Tool (3-D Visualization)

3-D Visualization

Lighting Commands

MATLAB provides commands that enable you to position light sources and adjust the characteristics of lit objects. These commands include the following.

Command
Purpose

camlight
Create or move a light with respect to the camera position

lightangle
Create or position a light in spherical coordinates

light
Create a light object

lighting
Select a lighting method

material
Set the reflectance properties of lit objects

Command	Purpose
`camlight`	Create or move a light with respect to the camera position
`lightangle`	Create or position a light in spherical coordinates
`light`	Create a light object
`lighting`	Select a lighting method
`material`	Set the reflectance properties of lit objects

You might find it useful to set light or lit-object properties directly to achieve specific results. In addition to the material in this topic area, you can explore the following lighting examples as an introduction to lighting for visualization.

Lighting Overview Light Objects