Now works correctly with Lightwave 2025/2026 and OctaneRender
LIGHTWAVE 3D LIGHTING
Real-time HDRI map authoring for LightWave 3D
"HDR Light Studio gives me super powers when I’m lighting in Lightwave and Octane. It’s FAST and FUN. I’m able to get final lighting in a matter of minutes with many situations. I’ve also have had near impossible lighting situations (shiny metal satellites in space) that I had to ‘light’ with reflections. HDRLS made me and my company look like bad asses when the director saw the shots I did in the final review. Who doesn’t love that? I’m a huge fan of HDR Light Studio and love using it!"
Billy Brooks
VFX Supervisor/Owner
How does HDR Light Studio lighting work with LightWave3D?
The model has materials assigned, the camera view is setup, you are now ready to light…
Start HDR Light Studio from the LightWave3D plug-in
Export the LightWave3D scene into HDR Light Studio’s live 3D view
Paint your shot with lights in HDR Light Studio (The HDRI map updates in LightWave3D as you light)
(Optional) Start interactive rendering in LightWave3D and see the results as you light
To finish, HDR Light Studio generates a high-res HDR for your environment light
The completed LightWave3D scene is now ready for rendering locally, or on a farm
LightWave Customer Stories
Simon Smalley: Living and Breathing Art
Muharraqi Studios – Air Arabia
LightWave Gallery
LightWave 3D renders lit with HDR Light Studio
See more images lit with HDR Light Studio at our gallery.
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Compatibility (Our Latest Connection Build: 2022.0513)
Supports LightWave 3D 2018, 2019, 2020, 2025 and 2026, with the LightWave native renderer and OctaneRender.
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This LightWave plug-in connection is included with HDR Light Studio Indie, Pro and Automotive