Average grey range (linear space)

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Hey what does everyone else do in the case of using an “average” grey
to develop lighting levels and why? (Material override of the scene bit)

Previously I more or less averaged (relative/mid grey range) depending on what color mapping I was abusing. Under exponential and HSV the
ramp was an issue, with the linear I can see the deeper/wider ranges and
want to make sure I am addressing the light levels correctly (in terms
of 1/1 lighting and color as far as it goes) Ha, now Im doing linear flow
I cant look at my old stuff, my eyes already re-adjusted.

What is working best for everyone under linear?

Just wondering who is doing what, how and why.

cheers

2

I just use 128, 128, 128 rgb on everything to get intial light setup and then add in the textures etc.

3

I usually move between 128-180 depending on the average brightness
of materials. I also use the b/w channel in the MVFB to make sure I am
not being too influenced by color, only shades.