170 Virtual World Design
Again, the WindLight settings are adding a dramatic air to the ambient (oroverall scene) lighting. To sup-
port that and underscore the dramatic conict between these iconic game symbols, a single point light has
been added to the scene between them. Unlike the physical world, where you would have to nd a place to
hide a lighting instrument, you can simply make this light completely transparent, and it will hide itself from
view. Even though it is completely transparent, it will still give off the light you need for the scene, and by
positioning it between the pieces, it contributes to a deeper sense of reection and space. The sense of shared
light between these two chess pieces pulls them out from the background ...