OpenGL Programming Guide

Chapter 6Lighting

A Simple Example: Rendering a Lit Sphere

Some Important Notes

As you write your own lighting program, remember that you can use the default values for some lighting parameters; others need to be changed. Also, don't forget to enable whatever lights you define and to enable lighting calculations. Finally, remember that you might be able to use display lists to maximize efficiency as you change lighting conditions; see "Display-List Design Philosophy."

OpenGL Programming Guide