Glowing materials
Another beautiful and eye-catching effect is when we have glowing materials in our project. From light bulbs to TV screens, we can add an extra touch to our scene by using the Standard material to create this glow effect. This recipe is going to teach you not only how to add this glow, but also how you can use textures to produce interesting effects.
Getting ready
In order to follow this recipe, you need at least one surface to apply the material and an image with alpha channel information.
How to do it…
To create the glow effect on a 3D model, perform the following steps:
On the left-hand side of the screen, select the Import menu. Select the Edit materials button and select the 3D model to add a new material.
Click on the Add material button, and after selecting a surface, apply the Standard material.
To create the glow effect, you need to increase the Emissiveness value.
To change the color of the glow effect, use the Color button to select a new color.
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