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# Night-Side Rim

The Night-Side Rim adds an optional soft illumination along the dark side of the globe. It can help preserve the Earth's silhouette against the background and provide additional artistic control over night-side shots.

This is an artistic effect rather than a physically required part of the lighting setup.

## Night Side Rim Intensity

`Night Side Rim Intensity` controls the brightness of the effect.

A value of `0` disables the rim completely. Higher values make it more visible along the night-side edge of the globe.

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## Night Side Rim Tint

`Night Side Rim Tint` controls the color of the night-side rim. It can be used to match the overall lighting and color palette of the scene.

Both parameters can be animated in Level Sequencer.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Tip:** Keep the rim subtle for a more natural appearance, or increase its intensity when stronger separation from a dark background is needed.
{% endhint %}