r3f-lighting

Optimizes scene lighting with tunable ambient, directional, and specular settings.

1|Updated Mar 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sbalagan22/bloomr --skill r3f-lighting-sbalagan22
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: r3f-lighting
Source: https://github.com/sbalagan22/bloomr/tree/main/.claude/skills/r3f-lighting
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sbalagan22/bloomr --skill r3f-lighting-sbalagan22

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Lighting in React Three Fiber scenes can be tricky: choosing the right light types, configuring shadows, and setting up environment lighting for realistic renders.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive light type guidance: ambientLight, hemisphereLight, directionalLight, pointLight, spotLight, and rectAreaLight with practical usage notes.
  • Shadow configuration and performance: how to enable shadows, tune shadow maps, and optimize rendering cost.
  • Environment and IBL integration: using Environment presets or HDRs to achieve believable lighting in scenes.
  • Use cases: product demos, architectural previews, and interactive 3D experiences that require consistent lighting quality.

Quick Start

Import Canvas from @react-three/fiber and add a basic ambientLight and directionalLight to illuminate your scene.

Frequently Asked Questions about r3f-lighting

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I configure shadows in React Three Fiber for realistic 3D scenes?

Configuring shadows in React Three Fiber involves enabling shadow casting on lights like directionalLight, tuning shadow maps for quality, and optimizing rendering cost to achieve realistic visuals in your 3D scenes.

What is the best way to set up environment lighting and IBL in r3f?

Setting up environment lighting and IBL in r3f uses Environment presets or HDRs to achieve believable lighting in scenes, which is ideal for product demos and architectural previews requiring consistent lighting quality.

Which light types should I use in React Three Fiber for product demos?

For product demos in React Three Fiber, utilize ambientLight for base illumination, directionalLight for strong shadows, and rectAreaLight for realistic studio lighting, ensuring consistent and visually appealing results.

Why are my r3f shadows performing poorly and how can I optimize them?

Poor shadow performance in r3f is often caused by unoptimized shadow maps; you can optimize rendering cost by carefully tuning shadow map resolution and adjusting light configurations to balance quality and performance.

Does React Three Fiber support hemisphereLight and spotLight for game visuals?

Yes, React Three Fiber supports hemisphereLight and spotLight, providing comprehensive light type guidance for building game visuals where shadows and IBL must be tuned for performance and realistic scene illumination.