> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.niloom.ai/documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.niloom.ai/documentation/key-features/advanced-creation/scene-components-asset-nodes/lights.md).

# Lights

With Niloom.ai you can add realism to your project by encorporating light. Select from spot, directional, or point lights to cast shadows, highlight details, and set the overall tone. There are 2 ways you can add Lights to the Scene. As an Component (Node) or as a Sub-Component (Sub-Node)

There are 3 types of lights that can be added to the scene

* Point Light
* Spot Light
* Directional Light

**How can I** [**customize lighting using Inspector**](/documentation/content-creation-platform/advanced-creation-studio/inspector/inspector-assets-setting/inspector-light-settings.md)

**How to** [**Add light**](/documentation/content-creation-platform/advanced-creation-studio/select-assets/add-light-to-the-scene.md) **to your Scene?**

**There are two ways lights can be added to the scene:** 

1- as an individual component that is represented as a separate node on timeline. This means that the light applies to the entire scene and not attached to any particular 3D object or Character. 

How to add: [Advanced Creation Studio](/documentation/content-creation-platform/advanced-creation-studio/advanced-creation-studio-navigation/advanced-creation-studio-top-middle-navigation.md)> [Top Middle Navigation](/documentation/content-creation-platform/advanced-creation-studio/advanced-creation-studio-navigation/advanced-creation-studio-top-middle-navigation.md)> [Select Asset ](/documentation/content-creation-platform/advanced-creation-studio/select-assets.md)> [Light](/documentation/content-creation-platform/advanced-creation-studio/select-assets/add-light-to-the-scene.md) 

2- as a sub component of existing objects or characters inside the scene. This means that the light will be attached to an existing object (3D model, photo, or character) and will move around if the object moved around the scene. 

How to add: [Advanced Creation Studio](/documentation/content-creation-platform/advanced-creation-studio.md)> click on an existing asset (on the [timeline](/documentation/content-creation-platform/advanced-creation-studio/timeline.md) or the [3D Preview](/documentation/content-creation-platform/advanced-creation-studio/3d-preview.md))> [Inspector: Asset Settings ](/documentation/content-creation-platform/advanced-creation-studio/inspector/inspector-assets-setting.md)> [Add Light](/documentation/content-creation-platform/advanced-creation-studio/inspector/inspector-assets-setting/inspector-light-settings.md)