Real-time HDR lighting tools for 3ds Max – HDRI map authoring and HDR Area Lights
"If you want to get into higher level with your renderings and decrease the time spent on the lighting set-ups, HDR Light Studio is definitely THE SOLUTION!"
Piotr Kosinski
3D Artist
How does HDR Light Studio work with 3ds Max?
The model has materials assigned, the camera view is setup, you are now ready to light…
Start HDR Light Studio from the 3ds Max plug-in
Press Play and the 3ds Max interactive render shows in HDR Light Studio
Paint your shot with lights in HDR Light Studio (Lights are automatically created in 3ds Max as you light)
Finish - HDR Light Studio generates high-res HDRI images for your lights
The completed 3ds Max scene is now ready for rendering
Key Features
Live link with HDR Light Studio
Paint Light Positions
Live HDRI Creation
Live HDRI Editing
Live 3D HDR Area Lights
Library of HDR Light Captures
Manage HDRIs / Save Light Rigs
Live Project Sync
Customer Stories
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Take HDR Light Studio for a spin with 3ds Max
Tutorial
Workflow for using the 3ds Max Connection with V-Ray, Corona, Redshift, Arnold.
Useful Links
Compatibility (Our Latest Build)
3ds Max 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Renderers: V-Ray, Corona, Redshift, Arnold, Octane, Maxwell, Art
V-Ray 5 is now supported in latest connection build
Requirements
Software delivery via internet download
Internet connection required for license activation
HDR Light Studio software requires approx. 200MB disc space
Preset light content requires approx. 8GB disc space
CPU based, no special graphics card required
What to Buy?
This 3ds Max plug-in connection is included with HDR Light Studio Indie, Pro and Automotive