Skydome HDRI - Sunset Clouds II Texture

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Introduction Skydome HDRI-brands stand out with their exceptional collection of high-dynamic range images, uniquely focused on capturing the dynamic sky portion of an outdoor setting. Typically selected under this brand are clouds with striking details and captivating lighting conditions that mimic real-life scenarios. Description Ethereal sunset clouds in extraordinary detail serve as a powerful resource for image-based lighting applications. Since only the top half of the HDRI-sphere is captured, utilizing tools like VrayLight's Dome-setting requires an adjustment – uncheck 'Spherical: full-dome'. Resolution Skydome images boast impressive resolution, with 11828×3109 pixels, making it feasible to directly render detailed skies within your viewport, even up to 8000 pixels wide renders are supported. Backplates To enhance compositing capabilities and flexibility, each HDRI comes bundled with carefully processed 18-megapixel backplates – expertly derived from high-quality images captured by the 8mm Samyang fisheye lens with a significant amount of distortion corrected to provide optimal image stability and clarity. Exposure HDR imaging was skillfully achieved using Magic Lantern's HDR-Bracketing feature, generating precisely tuned, consistent results in increments as high as seven exposures, offering exceptional range (2-EV settings). HDR-rig By using a versatile, compact DIY rig on top of a well-balanced "basic" tripod for shooting scenes above 45 degrees or near-sunset, photographers and artists can confidently achieve high-quality images even with more intricate HDR settings. Camera This comprehensive collection's photographic foundations are grounded on an outstandingly adaptable, fully-featured DSLR camera – the trusty Canon EOS 60D. Lens Key to capturing life-like environments and unique, wide-open vistas is a specially-crafted fisheye lens. Offering spectacular visual flexibility with its 180 degrees horizontal angle of view – Samyang f3.5/8mm fisheye brings any outdoor scene or dramatic architectural interior directly in sight for all users. Usage HDR-images captured as part of this HDRI collection come from a multitude of backgrounds - the majority often falls within areas of realist- oriented renders aiming at recreating existing structures or places, giving life-like and precise lighting. While using this in more intricate architectural projects makes visual fidelity possible with 3D scenes it can elevate, especially by rendering atmospheric elements and effects such as sun, fog, etc to your visuals.