What a Difference a WL Makes

Posted on by Avalon

I’m taking a photographer course at an incredible school in SL called Visionaire Institute. Last week’s lesson was on Windlight (WL)settings and how they can serve to enhance a photo. This Photo Tool option found at the bottom of the “World” tab in the dashboard of the Firestorm viewer, can serve to enhance a photo and set a tone.

The assignment was to take an identical photo but with four different WL settings in the theme of the four seasons. I decided to challenge myself further by going to a sim with run down city streets enhance the drab city streets. You’ll see the WL’s I chose are from the “TOR” family which are mostly edgy, surreal and  brightly colored.

Spring

The bright colors of this WL remind me of spring- [TOR] SCIFI - Bridge opera 2
The bright colors of this WL remind me of spring- [TOR] SCIFI – Bridge opera 2

Summer

This WL setting is bright and natural to reflect a warm summer day. [TOR] MIDDAY - Pleasantrie
This WL setting is bright and natural to reflect a warm summer day.
[TOR] MIDDAY – Pleasantrie

Fall

The warm tones of this WL sets the tone for a fall afternoon in the city.
The warm tones of this WL sets the tone for a fall afternoon in the city. [TOR] SCIFI – Planet Xmas

Winter

The cool tones with the strong back light create the tone of a cool early winter morning. [TOR] BIG SUN - Awwyeah-
The cool tones with the strong back light create the tone of a cool early winter morning.
[TOR] BIG SUN – Awwyeah
Have you experimented with WL settings? What has your experience been with them? Please post a comment, I’d love to hear about it.

Cheers,

Avalon

Details:

Outfit:  Miamai~ Chod Ungud

Earrings by Chop Zuey:

Tilting at Windmills

(Don Quixote Collection)

Thigh High Boots: Maitreya– Liquorice Leather

Eyes: IKON ~ Lucid Eyes ~ Spearmint

Hair:  Amacci  ~ Pythia ~ Modern Red

Makeup: Zibska  ~ Crossline ~ Midnight V2

Skin: Glam Affair  ~ Romy skin  ~ Base ( Jamaica )

Location: Dead End City

Photographer/Model: Avalon Chrome

2 thoughts on “What a Difference a WL Makes”

  1. My all time favorite for viewing is Wastelands while for blogs I keep hitting back to StrawberrySingh Close Ups. They are just very nice on the skin.
    Neat post, people should indeed use it more !!! ( I do it all the time)

    Reply

    1. Thanks Em-Lies. I agree that WL’s should be used more. They really are a powerful tool. I haven’t tried the Wastelands WL for my photos yet but I sure will. Yes Strawberries WL’s are awesome!

      Cheers,

      Avalon

      Reply

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