hdri in 2.55

[hsa013]

Hi,

I would like to use HDRI environment maps (like clouded sky or studio lighting setup). Is there a way to do that in v2.55?
I tried giving an image map texture on "World" but I can't scale or place it so it has no use.
I can't seem to find a way to add hdri to lamps either.

If this is at all possible could you please provide step-by-step instructions.

Many thanks.

[Lutze]

Re: hdri in 2.55

I´m still on 2.49 but there you have to put a hemi light in the scene and load the hdri as a texture onto this light. I would think that this is also the way to go in 2.55.

If I am wrong, someone please correct me.

Lutze

[jorisAR]

Re: hdri in 2.55

I didn't work with Vray in 2.49 but to work with HDRI in 2.55 it's different. I had to search for it too.
You first need to click on the world buttons, then you click on the texture buttons to apply a texture map to the world. There you need to insert the HDRI file and apply angular map.
You don't apply the HDRI to the hemi-lamp.
Set the intensity of the light to zero or very low to see the effect.
I don't have Blender here at work for the moment.
I'll post some printscreens this evening.

[hsa013]

Re: hdri in 2.55

Hi,
Thanks for the replies.

@jorisAR
unfortunately you can't apply hdri light texture as Lutze pointed out.
@Lutze
I discovered this method but it returned an error message and didn't render. Too bad...

[bdancer]

Re: hdri in 2.55

Textured lights will be supporter next week.
You could rotate map using "Horiz rotation", also set up proper Mapping (sphere, mirror-ball etc).

[Rchv]

Re: hdri in 2.55

I tested hdr today; loaded a high quality hdr into the world texture slot and set mapping to angular. The removed all other lights and hit render. However the result shows a lot of blotches. What am I doing wrong?

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[bdancer]

Re: hdri in 2.55

Nothing is wrong - just increase and tweak GI settings.