Honestly, lighting proxies are worth it, but they’re not a magic fix. You’ll still need to tweak stuff to avoid artifacts. I’ve found that using lower-poly versions of your main objects works best, but keep the important details intact.
If you’re lazy (like me lol), try using pre-made proxy assets from sites like TurboSquid or Poly Haven. They’ve got some great low-poly models that work well as lighting proxies.
If you’re lazy (like me lol), try using pre-made proxy assets from sites like TurboSquid or Poly Haven. They’ve got some great low-poly models that work well as lighting proxies.