Chapter 118: Light

Core Idea

Abstract base class for lights - all other light types inherit the properties and methods described here.

Key Concepts

• color : Color: The light's color.
• intensity : number: The light's intensity.
• isLight : boolean (readonly): This flag can be used for type testing.

Reference Tables

Constructor

Signature
`new Light( color : number

Properties

Property	Description
.color : Color	The light's color.
.intensity : number	The light's intensity.
.isLight : boolean (readonly)	This flag can be used for type testing.

Methods

Method	Description
.dispose()	Frees the GPU-related resources allocated by this instance. Call this method whenever this instance is no longer used in your app.

Key Takeaways

1. Light extends: EventDispatcher → Object3D
2. Most relevant properties: color, intensity, isLight.
3. Key methods: dispose.

Connects To

• EventDispatcher: parent class
• Object3D: parent class
• Source: src/lights/Light.js