by Egret Studios LLC·Rendering
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A lighting add-on on Superhive built to paint real light into a scene with true shadows, falloff and bounce, supported across Blender 4.2 through 5.2.
LumiBrush brings light painting into Blender. Drag the brush across objects in your scene and real light appears exactly where you stroke, carrying true shadows, falloff and bounce. Egret Studios LLC describes it as a no-fakery light brush that keeps full control on every stroke after the fact.
The add-on works live in both Cycles and EEVEE, so the light you paint renders through Blender's own engines. It's a Blender extension compatible add-on covering versions 4.2 through 5.2, released under the GPL license.
Documentation is included, and Egret Studios LLC provides support along with product updates; the support period can be extended beyond the term bundled with the add-on. A demo video is available for a closer look, and the add-on is listed here as free.
Lumibrush is best for blender artists who want to paint lighting directly into scenes rendered with Cycles or EEVEE.
Lumibrush is completely free to download and use.
LumiBrush supports Blender versions 4.2 through 5.2, and it's listed as a Blender extension compatible add-on. Its extension type is an add-on, so it installs through Blender's add-on system. If your build falls within that 4.2 to 5.2 range you should be covered; for versions outside it, check the developer's page before installing. Being marked Blender extension compatible also indicates it works with Blender's extension system on the supported releases.
LumiBrush works live in both Cycles and EEVEE, the two render engines listed for it. When you drag the brush across your scene, the light you paint appears with true shadows, falloff and bounce in either engine rather than being limited to one. That gives you the same light-painting workflow whether your project uses Cycles or EEVEE. If you need confirmation for a specific setup or engine settings, the developer's page and included documentation are the places to check.
LumiBrush is released under the GPL license, according to its listing. GPL is a widely used open-source license in the Blender ecosystem, which is common for Blender add-ons. Beyond the license, the add-on includes documentation and comes with support and product updates from Egret Studios LLC. For the exact terms that apply to your use, and any specifics about the support period, the developer's page is the best reference before you install.
LumiBrush is listed here as free, so you can add it from this catalog at no cost. Pricing and licensing can change over time, though, so if you want to confirm the current terms it's worth checking Egret Studios LLC's own page. The add-on also comes with documentation, support and product updates from the developer, and a demo video is available if you'd like a closer look before installing. For the most up-to-date details, the developer's page is the place to go.
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