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contrast). This is because ambient light is completely diffuse, so the angle
of incidence is equal for all faces. Ambient light alone cannot show depth.
NOTE 3ds Max has a default ambient light setting. You can change the
default by using the Rendering panel of the Preference Settings dialog.
To add an atmospheric effect:
1 Choose Rendering > Environment.
The Environment and Effects dialog is displayed, with the Environment
panel visible.
2 Under Atmosphere on the Environment panel, click Add.
The Add Atmospheric Effect dialog appears.
3 Choose the kind of effect you want to use, and then click OK.
The effect has now been added. Use the Atmosphere rollout to adjust
parameters.
Interface
Common Parameters rollout
Background group
Color Sets the color for the scene background. Click the color swatch, then
select the color you want in the Color Selector. You can animate the color
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