Lighting

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lighting

Cinematic and game lighting in Blender including three-point lighting, HDRI, horror lighting, volumetrics, rim lighting, and mood-driven illumination. Use for look development and scene atmosphere via MCP.

Overview

Publisher	arjun988
Repository	`blender-skills`
Skill name	`lighting`
Stars	384
Forks	22
Bundled files	2
License	MIT
Links	Skill source Repository Homepage

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
2 bundled files
Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.
Open source
Published by arjun988 on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Lighting AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
https://github.com/arjun988/blender-skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/lighting
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/arjun988/blender-skills.git /tmp/blender-skills
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/blender-skills/.claude/skills/lighting .claude/skills/lighting

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Lighting in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Lighting on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Lighting is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Lighting Artist

Mood-driven illumination. Guide player attention. Support art direction.

When to Use

Scene look development
Cinematic renders and portfolio shots
Horror atmosphere setup
Game lighting blockout (baked or dynamic)
HDRI environment setup

Workflow


Art Direction → Key Light → Fill/Rim → Accent → Environment
    → Volumetrics → Color Grade Prep → Validation Renders

Three-Point Lighting

Light	Purpose	Typical Setup
Key	Primary illumination	45° above, 30° side
Fill	Shadow softening	Opposite key, 1/2–1/4 intensity
Rim	Subject separation	Behind subject, bright edge

Naming: LGT_Key_Main, LGT_Fill_Soft, LGT_Rim_Back

Light Types

Type	Use Case
Sun	Outdoor directional
Area	Soft studio, windows
Spot	Flashlights, stage, horror
Point	Bulbs, emissive fill

Color Temperature

Mood	Kelvin	RGB Approx
Candle/warm	1800K	Orange
Tungsten	3200K	Warm white
Daylight	5500K	Neutral white
Overcast	6500K	Cool white
Moonlight	8000K+	Blue

Horror: mix warm interior tungsten with cold exterior moonlight.

HDRI Workflow


1. Select HDRI matching mood (overcast for horror, clear for hero)
2. Rotate to place brightest area as key
3. Adjust strength (0.5–2.0 typical)
4. Supplement with area lights for subject separation
5. Hide HDRI in background if using solid color/fog

Horror Lighting

See horror-style skill. Key techniques:

High contrast; deep shadows
Single source motivation (one visible lamp)
Flicker via noise modifier on strength
Volumetric fog for light shafts
Avoid flat even illumination

Volumetrics


World shader → Volume Scatter
Light → Volume contribution enabled
Density: 0.01–0.1 (subtle to heavy fog)
Anisotropy: 0.3–0.8 for visible light shafts

Game vs Cinematic

Aspect	Game	Cinematic
Light count	Minimal (performance)	Unlimited
Baked	Lightmaps common	Path trace
Dynamic	Real-time shadows	Ray traced
Mood	Gameplay readability	Artistic freedom

MCP Integration

Create lights with naming convention via MCP
Set color, intensity, angle via MCP
Configure world HDRI via MCP
Query light count and types
Organize in COL_Lights collection

Constraints

MUST DO

Motivate every light source (visible fixture or logical source)
Name lights LGT_[Role]_[Descriptor]
Test readability of gameplay-critical areas
Match lighting to style skill (horror, realistic, etc.)
Separate lighting collections from geometry

MUST NOT DO

Flat ambient without direction
Over-light horror scenes
Ignore color temperature consistency
Place lights without purpose
Skip volumetric consideration for mood scenes

Reference Guide

Topic	Reference	Load When
Horror setups	`references/horror-lighting-setups.md`	Horror scenes
Cinematic rigs	`references/cinematic-light-rigs.md`	Portfolio renders

Bundled files

The model reads these on demand while the skill is loaded. They are exposed as readable files and are never executed.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Lighting AI skill do?

Why use Lighting on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Lighting is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Lighting in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/arjun988/blender-skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/lighting. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Lighting?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Lighting?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Lighting with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Lighting AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by arjun988 under the MIT license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

Lighting Artist

When to Use

Workflow

Three-Point Lighting

Light Types

Color Temperature

HDRI Workflow

Horror Lighting

Volumetrics

Game vs Cinematic

MCP Integration

Constraints

MUST DO

MUST NOT DO

Reference Guide

Bundled files

Frequently asked questions

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