Blog
Welcome to our Blog. Here you can find news on events, product updates, customer stories and much more.
Hakan Acarel - Cinematic Lighting for Product Animations.
Hakan Acarel takes us behind the scenes of his work on the Sennheiser MD 421 Kompakt Microphone project.
Elevating the Rum's Aura with Blender Lighting
A Blender user shares their workflow with the HDR Light Studio add-on and compares it to Blender's built-in tools.
How to make perfect Product Renders
In this article, we teach the process for creating perfect product renders.
Learn about Product Rendering
Learn about what product rendering/visualization is and how it's used for presentation and marketing.
How to create clean 3D renders? - Interview with Iman...
Iman Kimiaei talks all about his 3D workflow and goes in depth about how lighting helps him achieve clean renders.
Nei Ramos: Lighting the Delicious
Nei is a freelance 3D artist who lives in Milan, working in a small family studio and creating food CGI.
Interview with Lyon Visuals, Visualization Studio
After seeing beautiful renders by Lyon Visuals, we had to hear their story from a business and creative point of view!
Interview with Marius Wilkens-Zimmermann, Digital Artist
If you're looking for some advice on how to find your purpose in the 3D industry, watch this interview with Marius!
Vincent Salasombath: It all started with watches
Swiss French 3D artist has a striking sense of detail and a gift for bringing flair to images of everyday objects.
Andre Caputo: Developing a Personal Brand
A reputable 3D Artist shares thoughts about building a career in 3D Art and developing a personal brand.
Interview with Phil Sills
Our co-founder interviewed Phil to discover his journey to becoming a pro product photographer.
Q&A with Mike Campau, Digital Artist
Watch a Q&A with Mike to hear his story on how he became successful, his worfklow, key tips and much more.
Free Blender 2.8 Lighting Tutorials
Our 4 part tutorial series teaches an absolute beginner how to create perfect lighting with Blender 2.83 or higher.
Craig Dockerill - My Blender 3D Hobby
Craig pursues 3D art as a hobby, is a keen Blender user and an early champion for the Blender Connection.
Light Painting using a Promotional LED Torch Pen
You'll be amazed what you can do with our branded LED Torch Pen!
Mr Black Bushfire Relief Edition
$50k raised for Wires Wildlife Rescue to help the bushfire crisis... with a little help from HDR Light Studio.
Simon Smalley: Living and Breathing Art
Interview with Simon Smalley, revealing his experiences of creating content using LightWave3D and HDR Light Studio.
Dmitriy Glazyrin: How to Excel in the CGI Industry
Co-Founder of Mondlicht Studio recounts his journey as a CG artist and shares his tips for achieving success.
James Darknell: Improving as a 3D Artist
Check out James' journey to 3D and his advice on how to continue to evolve as a 3D Artist.
Jordi Sans Gassó: From Student to Pro
Find out how with the help of HDR Light Studio, Jordi has evolved from being a student to a pro.
Paul Gawman: Striving for Excellence
Lightmap recently chatted with Paul Gawman, an award-winning Sydney-based Digital Artist. A native Brit, with over two...
Ben Greenfield: The Final Piece I Needed
Read this inspirational story about a CGI and Retouching Artist who initially didn’t seek out an artists’ career.
Thule: Heightening the Customer Experience
Thule’s 3D artist, Norbert Nagel, shows inquisitiveness after witnessing the benefits of HDR Light Studio.
Declan McGurry: Destined to Create
Hear Declan McGurry’s story on how he started enjoying the process of lighting and crafting light like a photographer.