Pelmet Lighting

[Anonymous]

Hi, I want to create a Pelmet Light for a rendering.

I want something similar to the Fluorescent Recessed Light in the ArchiCad Library, except I want the light projecting up rather than down.

I tried using the "Light Cone Up" object in the General Light Sources folder but this doesn't look right because i don't want a "cone" I want a rectangle of light.

Does anyone have any tips on how to do this?

cheers,
Mike

[Dwight]

Window light is rectangular and tilts back flat.



There's also a nice exercise in my book that uses a series of overlapping light cones aimed upward creating a specific pelmet - page 136.

Sorry to not have this ready but I am working on a light pyramid and light cube that would be perfect for you.

[Anonymous]

Thanks dwight, I did try the Window Light tool aswell but didn't get it looking right... I will have another play around with it now that i know i was on the right track.

I like the sound of your book, any idea of shipping costs to New Zealand?

Mike

[Dwight]

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[Anonymous]

Mike wrote:
I like the sound of your book, any idea of shipping costs to New Zealand?

Mike

I just got it for NZ$152 incl. shipping. Get it while the dollar stays strong (or the US stays weak)....