Get 40% Off Luxology Modo 601
Luxology has very interesting offer for Modo 601. You can get Modo individual license for 717 USD (retail price 1195 USD). Promotion is valid until 21 December 2012, so hurry up! Visit Luxology's...
View ArticleFacebook login to HDRMAPS!
I just implemented facebook login to provide easy access for all users/customers, however it is still required to fill other form fields when placing order. It is visible at top right corner. I hope...
View ArticleNew server
HDRMAPS.com has been moved to new dedicated server. It is faster and provides 3-4 times better downloading speed for all customers. It took one day for setup. You could experience website offline...
View ArticleGet more for less
I just implemented Loyalty Program. For every spent 1 Euro here you get some points, which allows you to get all commercial products for free ! You can read more about this program here.
View ArticlePerformance improvement and new server
You should experience better speed while downloading huge files from my service. It is running on Ubuntu - free linux distribution I very like and use since version 5.04. (2005). I hope that you will...
View ArticlesIBL GUI and Blender setup
In this video tutorial I will show you in just few steps, how to install and use sIBL GUI with Blender 2.69. It will allow you to use your sIBL hdri sets and render in Blender with Cycles rendering...
View ArticleTweaking hdri in Photoshop
Some of hdri maps are really poor quallity, taking for instance 3 exposures 2EV apart doesn't guarantee that you will achieve sharp shadows in your renderings. In situations like this you can add...
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Change white balance of hdri map in Natron
Natron is an open source crossplatform nodal compositing software. It looks like Nuke and it's completely free. Although I used version 1.0 it's more stable when working with large hdri maps than...
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HDRI lighting in Cinema 4D
In this tutorial you will learn how to set up hdri lighting in Cinema 4D for interiors and exterior scenes. 1. Beginning Add model to the scene or open your project where you want to add hdri...
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HDRI lighting in Modo
Tutorial about hdri lighting in Modo 801 including some set-up tips. 1. Let's start Open new project in Modo and switch to Layout view, add Meshes > Miscellaneous > Mech Lux model to scene....
View ArticleBlender HDRI setup
You can download complete tutorial project file from here Preparing test scene 1. Remove default scene and create UV sphere. Go to tab Tools and choose Smooth. Press N key and zero its location.2....
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A new way of previewing hdri skies
All previews for HDRI Sky domes were rendered in Blender 2.8. Scene setup was very easy: huge plane mesh was added for the floor and Checker Texture inserted into material's Base Color input. All HDRi...
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Improved shadows with HDRi Sun Aligner
1. Starting with a simple testing scene: cube on the plane, and basic HDRI Environment setup. I am using Blender 2.8 build from 25 May 2019. 2. Select plane and in Object > Visibility check Shadow...
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HDRI set-up in Octane Render standalone
To reproduce this short HowTo, I am using the latest version of Octane Standalone available without paying monthly subscription fees: Octane version 4.04. Setting up a simple 3D scene Right-click on...
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Blender 2.81 and new Intel denoiser
Blender 2.81 is not yet here, but you can download the latest build from Blender Experimental Builds and use it. It is not recommended for production work. I am using Blender 2.81 daily because it has...
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HDRi basics
What does HDRi mean? HDRi stands for High Dynamic Range Imaging. It is a technique used in imaging and photography to reproduce a greater dynamic range of luminosity than what is possible with standard...
View ArticleEasy HDRI Map rotation in Blender
HDRI Map rotation in Blender could be easier, much easier done. I like how it works in Marmoset Toolbag or inside Substance Painter, where I just click shift and drag and it spins around my 3D scene....
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Winter hdri shooting in Spain
Hi, my name is Grzegorz Wronkowski. I make my living selling hdri maps for 6 years. I do live with my family in Poland, therefore every year there are 3-4 months of good weather so I can take my old...
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