Olivier Regneault: Crafting Emotion Through Light

Olivier Regneault has built a career on crafting high-end product visuals that don’t just look beautiful, they make people feel something. Specializing in cosmetics, perfume, and luxury goods, his work focuses on revealing the essence of a brand through light, form, and emotion.

“HDR Light Studio lets me transform a technical scene into an emotional image.” - Olivier Regneault.

Lighting as an Emotional Language

Every detail matters when visualizing luxury products, from the curve of a bottle to the metallic quality of a cap. But what makes Olivier's work stand out is his use of lighting as a storytelling tool. The goal is always the same: to enhance materials, shape brand identity, and provoke an emotional response.

A Trusted Tool Since 2014

Having used HDR Light Studio since 2014, Olivier continues to rely on it for one reason above all: control. Despite the arrival of new tools and evolving workflows, HDR Light Studio remains unmatched in its intuitive, creative approach to lighting. It guarantees a level of rendering and finesse that's hard to match.

“HDR Light Studio gives me precise, real-time control over lighting while staying simple to use. That combination of power and ease is rare, and why I’ve stayed loyal.”

Real-Time Refinement, Real-World Results

"HDR Light Studio is an indispensable ally in achieving this level of excellence. It allows me to adjust light in an ultra-targeted way, sculpting reflections and contrasts in real-time to reveal every delicate detail. That means I'm quicker to find the perfect balance between aesthetics and realism, which is essential for the high-end visuals where every reflection counts."

With HDR Light Studio directly connected to Cinema 4D and Octane, Olivier can adjust light sources in real-time, instantly seeing the results in their render view. There’s no need to go back and forth or wait for test renders; changes to intensity, position, and light shape are made on the fly. This dramatically speeds up the workflow while enabling greater experimentation and finesse.

"It saves me precious hours while allowing me to be more rigorous with the final rendering, and more playful with creative ideas. That balance of efficiency and freedom opens up far more creative avenues."

Favorite Tools: A Powerful Trio

Asked to choose favourite features, Olivier narrowed it down to three must-haves:

#1 LightPaint

“Indispensable. It lets me place reflections exactly where I want them, directly on the model, in one click.”

This feature is central to HDR Light Studio’s intuitive workflow. LightPaint allows users to click directly on the 3D render to position lights and reflections with precision, without breaking visual focus or digging through sliders. For high-end visualization, where every highlight enhances the shape and surface of a model, this kind of direct control is key to sublimating curves and materials.

#2 Scrim Lights

“They replicate softboxes with fine gradation controls and soft contours, ideal for subtle, luxurious reflections.”

Scrim Lights simulate the effect of large diffused light sources with remarkable realism. With adjustable softness and gradient falloff, they are perfect for achieving elegant, high-end looks, especially on glossy or metallic surfaces.

#3 Light Looks

“I can save different lighting setups, test moods, and go back without starting over, it gives me freedom to experiment.”

The Light Looks feature lets users build and switch between multiple lighting setups within the same project. It’s a powerful creative tool for exploring different moods and styles, and essential for making confident decisions without losing prior work.

Together, these tools create a unique sense of creative control, speed, and polish, all essential for high-end visualization work.

Built for Artists. Evolving with Artists.

“What’s stayed with me over the years is the constant commitment of the developers to improve the software.”

What keeps Olivier loyal isn’t just what HDR Light Studio does today, it’s how it continues to improve. With every update, new features are added that build on what already works. The latest? Lumi-Curve. “I’m looking forward to exploring Lumi-Curve, it offers even more finesse and flexibility in my lighting set-ups.”

That consistent evolution gives confidence that HDR Light Studio will stay ahead of the curve, meeting the changing needs of artists across industries.

Final Reflections: Control, Creativity, and Confidence

"HDR Light Studio simplifies the process while delivering high-quality results quickly." Whether crafting visuals for premium skincare or luxury fragrance, HDR Light Studio gives Olivier the tools to sculpt light with precision, speed, and imagination.

“If I were to recommend it to another artist, I’d emphasise its precise, intuitive lighting control. It makes creating realistic, emotionally impactful images far easier.”

For those who want full control without losing creative freedom, HDR Light Studio isn’t just a tool, it’s an essential partner in the creative process. If you’d like to see more of Olivier’s work, visit his portfolio at olivierregneault.fr or follow him on Instagram @regneault for a closer look at his latest product visualisations and lighting experiments.

Olivier Regneault has relied on HDR Light Studio for over a decade, valuing its precise, real-time control that simplifies complex lighting tasks. Even as tools and workflows evolve, HDR Light Studio remains his go-to for refining reflections and building polished, professional results. For artists who want dependable lighting control and a faster path to quality renders, it’s a tool that continues to deliver.