To rig 3D lights for VFX, connect light properties (e.g., intensity, color, position) to control rigs (sliders, null objects, bones) in software like Blender or Maya.
Key advantages: - **Non-destructive edits**: Adjust controls instead of the light itself—faster for revisions. - **Scene sync**: Easily link lights to characters (e.g., a flashlight following a hand) or environments (e.g., sunset dimming room lights).
For a simple start, use Blender’s drivers or Maya’s set driven keys to tie a slider to a light’s intensity before trying complex rigs (like color shifts based on scene time).