Realistic use of HDRI ?

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How can i get shadows of the car by using HDRI for background (no surface underneath the car)?
here is an example done by Micha in Rhino

another example of what i mean

That’s where i got so far

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Re: Realistic use of HDRI ?

You could try this technic:

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Re: Realistic use of HDRI ?

Thanks Micha,
Ill try it and post back the resoult

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Re: Realistic use of HDRI ?

Thank you master Micha.
Your technique fits perfectly. Here’s the resoult: