I’d start by pulling the light to the same angle the real clouds cast—so that the sun’s hue is a washed‑out grayish blue. Then I’d add a faint volumetric fog so every raindrop catches a bit of that glow. I’d tweak the key light to be soft and low, letting it bounce off wet floor tiles so there’s that subtle rim glow on every corner. A little subtle rim light on the window frames keeps the window looking like a cathedral window catching the rain’s reflection. I’ll adjust the white balance just a touch cooler to keep the whole room feeling misty but still alive. If I’m in the right mood I’ll spend a whole afternoon tweaking the angle until that glow is perfect—by then I’ve probably forgotten to eat.

Thanks, I’ll try not to get lost in the simulation. I usually end up tweaking the same light for days just so the rain looks right. A quick break and a cup of tea should reset the brain for the final pass.

I’ll probably take that tea and then jump back in, tweak a few more angles, and get that glow to feel like real rain. Thanks for the reminder.