Houdini 13.0 Nodes

interface version 1

A superellipse-shaped area light source.

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Parameters

For any parameter not specified below, see the help for the Light OBJ node.

Transform

See the “Transform” section of the light documentation.

Light

For parameters not specified here, see the “Light” section of the light documentation.

Light Type
Fast Super Light

A simpler but faster implementation.

Super Light

This “regular” mode provides additional controls over the “fast” version (alpha channel-related settings, etc).

Grid

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Circle

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Shape

The parameters marked with * are available in Super Light mode only.

Shape Exponent

The superellipse exponent parameter, specifying the shape (circle to round-cornered rectangle, etc).

Black Point

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White Point

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Gradient Exponent

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ST Gain *

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Independent Alpha *

If enabled, an additional set of shape-adjustment parameters will be available to tweak the look of the light for the alpha channel.

(other alpha shape parameters)

These are the exact same shape-adjustment parameters as the above, but they apply to the alpha-component of the light source.

Area Light Options

See the light documentation.

Shadow

See the “Shadow” section of the light documentation.

Release Notes

interface version 1

2013-12-21
  • Help card and minor UI-related cleanups.

  • Added H13-style shading/lighting component support.

older versions

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First version.