Prepare lighting that shows texture accurately

Texture demonstrations should reveal the surface without turning a lighting effect into an exaggerated product claim.

A practical procedure

1. Inspect the surface under the intended light and identify glare or shadows that hide its structure.

2. Move the light or product gradually while keeping the camera framing fixed.

3. Show a wider view after the texture close-up so viewers can identify the part being described.

Worked example: a fictional session

A fictional fabric seller shows the weave from one angle, changes the light position, then returns to the whole garment before describing the material specification.

Check the limits

Visible texture does not by itself verify durability, fibre composition or how the material feels.