Lighting for 3D Models

[Jediah_Tau]

Hi Everyone,

I’m having trouble with lighting 3D models in Fwsim since the new lighting update. I used to use the Bengal Flame for this (located behind the building) but now it does not light the model nearly as much as before. I tried putting them in front as well, but that didn’t help either. Is there another way to have control over lighting 3D models and make the light brighter?

Thanks,
Jediah

[Scampoli_Fireworks]

Hi,
The last update of FWsim has some improvements, especially the light effect is a little bit different.
It’s normal, I had the same “problem”.

Maybe @Lukas will be able to help us, maybe adding an option to adjust this setting in the preferences.

Take care and Happy 2021.
Lorenzo

[Lukas]

Hi Jediah,

there is a hidden option allowing you to increase how much fireworks light up the environment.
It’s explained here: Tutorial: Customize FWsim with these secret configuration options

Can you send me an image of your show? I’m curious to see how it looks like.

Lukas

[Jediah_Tau]

Hi Lukas,

I need to render my show first and then I can send an image to you. I haven’t had the time to do that just yet. I’ll try and get to it tomorrow.

[Jediah_Tau]

Hi Lukas,
Here is an sample screenshot image from the main editor showing one of the brightest parts of my show. This used to be much brighter and the “height” of the bengal flame was much lower as well. Keep in mind, the 3D Models in the show are not mine; they’re modified designs from the sketchup 3D warehouse. Background is a screenshot of my theme park in NoLimits 2.

[Lukas]

Got it!

Have you tried using the configuration option? Can you get your preferred look by using it?

Tutorial: Customize FWsim with these secret configuration options

FWsim has some hidden options that are not accessible in the application. In order to edit them, you need to open a special configuration file. Warning: These options are only meant for advanced users. If you make a mistake while configuring them, FWsim might stop working. Use these options at your own risk. How to edit the configuration file Make sure FWsim is closed. In Windows Explorer, navigate to “My Documents\FW-Sim”. Right-click the file “user” Select “Open With” and then “Notepad” Mak…

Lukas

[Jediah_Tau]

Not yet, going to try that today.

[Ethan]

Hey, @Lukas I came through this thread hoping to find a similar solution. Unfortunately, I tried the user file fix but it just didn’t provide enough light for my model. What would really be great would be just some generic floodlights or a static position spotlight to aim at models to light them up.

[Lukas]

Ok, thanks for letting me know! I have added this to our internal feature wishlist.

[Jediah_Tau]

Also would be nice to have control over the duration, color, brightness, fade in/out speed, and opacity %. This coupled with my wishlist that I posted a while back, I’d pay a lot of money for a program that could do all that. @Lukas please don’t feel pressured to do all this, just jotting down and brainstorming stuff that’d be cool to have.