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Description:

This sample shows one of the most basic uses of shader effects — vertex lighting.

Sample Overview

This sample explores the diffuse and ambient lighting models and combines them into a simple first-step shader. Additionally, basic XNA Framework Effect code is explored to show how the C# source code interacts with the effect files.

Other items in the Shader Series

• Shader Series: Introduction (Article)
• Shader Series 2: Textures and Colors
• Shader Series 3: Per-Pixel Lighting