Real-time HDR lighting tools for VRED – HDRI map authoring and HDR Area Lights
"In the past, a HDRI was a closed format for us. We had to use it 'as it was'. With HDR Light Studio, these files are open and fully accessible - it's like painting with light! This tool gives us total creative freedom."
Tom Nowak
How does HDR Light Studio work with VRED?
The model has materials applied, the camera view is setup, you are now ready to light…
Start HDR Light Studio from VRED, HDR Light Studio replaces the HDRI map
Load an existing HDRI map to edit, or start with a blank canvas
Add a new lights in HDR Light Studio - VRED updates with the new lighting
Click on the 3D model in VRED to position lights
Promote lights to 3D Area Lights as required (VRED 2020.1 + HDR Light Studio Tungsten)
To finish, HDR Light Studio generates high-res HDRI images for the HDRI map and Area Lights
The VRED scene is now ready for final 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
Lean Design GmbH
Third Floor Company CGI
Recom Farmhouse
Take HDR Light Studio for a spin with VRED
Tutorial
Useful Links
Compatibility (Our Latest Build)
Compatible with: VRED 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 (Windows only)
Area Light creation compatible with: VRED 2020.1 using HDR Light Studio Tungsten and higher.
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