This recipe will show you how to set up a basic three point lighting scheme. Three point lighting is mostly used for characters but can also be used on hero props or anything else you would like to pop out of the background.
In this recipe, I will sometimes refer to the scene that your object is in. This is for users who are bringing objects in from a larger scene. You can play around a little more with your lighting to establish a mood if you are just doing a sculpt as a standalone art piece.
First, you will need to know what type of lights Mudbox 2013 has. There are three light types available for use in Mudbox 2013.
The first is the point light which imitates the kind of light a light bulb would emit. This type of light radiates out from a single point in all directions. An example is shown in the following screenshot:
The second light type is the directional light which imitates sunlight. This light will shine in one direction...