Inside Loshak Studio: Photorealistic Watch Renders

Loshak Studio is a North London-based 3D design studio led by Harrison Loshak, known for creating bold, photorealistic visuals that elevate brands. Precision and control over lighting are fundamental to achieving this level of realism, especially when working with high-end products like watches. For Loshak Studio, it all starts with one key element: lighting.

Why Lighting  Matters

Lighting can make or break a photorealistic render. HDR Light Studio allows Harrison to fine-tune setups in a way that feels both intuitive and efficient. Unlike traditional lighting workflows, where adjustments are scattered across multiple light sources, HDR Light Studio keeps everything contained within one interface, while staying seamlessly connected to the 3D scene.

This makes scene files cleaner, speeds up iterations, and enables pinpoint control over highlights, reflections, and shadows.

“What sets HDR Light Studio apart for us is the realism it brings to our lighting. The ability to create and manipulate light gradients, fall-offs, and perfectly balanced reflections makes a huge difference when rendering metallic surfaces.”

Moving Beyond HDRIs

Rather than relying on stock HDRIs, which often lack flexibility, Loshak Studio creates custom lighting environments tailored to each project. The result? Renders that meet a high-end professional standard, every time.

“It’s a tool that gives us full creative control without the usual guesswork. It’s an essential part of our workflow at Loshak Studio.”

What Does HDR Light Studio Offer That Native 3D Lights Don’t?

"HDR Light Studio gives me an incredibly intuitive and visual way to take full control over my lighting, something that just isn't as easy or precise in C4D's native tools."

While Cinema 4D is excellent for traditional setups, HDR Light Studio bridges the gap between creative vision and technical execution. Harrison can place highlights and reflections exactly where he wants them, in real time.

“Instead of tweaking endless lights and waiting on test renders, I can see the result immediately as I LightPaint directly in the interactive render window. It makes the lighting process feel more creative and less like problem-solving.”

Favourite Features

LightPaint is by far the most valuable. For product and watch renders, where reflections define the shape and surface, it is unbeatable. Just clicking on a spot on the model and having a perfectly placed light appear is a game-changer.

The Procedural Light Shapes and Gradients give me far more control than standard HDRIs or area lights. I can fine-tune softness, falloff, hue and intensity all in one place without adding geometry or jumping through hoops.

Live sync with Cinema 4D and Octane or Redshift is seamless. I can build complex, layered lighting setups while seeing full-quality results in real time, which keeps me in that creative flow.

Why should Artists buy HDR Light Studio?

“If you care about producing high-end, premium-looking renders, especially in product visualisation, watches, food and beverage like I do, HDR Light Studio is absolutely worth it. It instantly raised the quality of my work. You don’t realise how much time you’re wasting with traditional lights until you see how quickly you can build stunning results with HDRLS. It’s now an essential part of my workflow.”

Final Thoughts

For studios like Loshak, where precision meets artistry, HDR Light Studio represents more than just another tool, it's a fundamental shift in how professional lighting design can be approached. By combining intuitive controls with professional-grade results, it enables artists to achieve their creative vision without being held back by technical limitations.

In high-end 3D work, it’s the fine details that make the difference. HDR Light Studio gives artists the control to place reflections exactly where they matter most.

Thanks to Loshak Studio for giving us a look inside their lighting process.

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You can see more of Harrison’s projects at loshak.co.uk or follow his work on Behance.