Lighting proxies can be a game-changer if you set them up right! I’ve been using them for a while, and yeah, they do speed up renders, but you gotta be careful with the details.
I usually start by simplifying the geometry of objects that don’t need high detail for lighting. Like, if you’ve got a complex vase in the background, just use a cube or sphere as the proxy. Saves so much time!
For tools, I’d recommend checking out Blender’s proxy system—it’s pretty intuitive. Also, Octane Render has some great features for managing lighting proxies without losing too much quality.
I usually start by simplifying the geometry of objects that don’t need high detail for lighting. Like, if you’ve got a complex vase in the background, just use a cube or sphere as the proxy. Saves so much time!
For tools, I’d recommend checking out Blender’s proxy system—it’s pretty intuitive. Also, Octane Render has some great features for managing lighting proxies without losing too much quality.