Match HDRI Lighting to a 3D Ground Plane in Blender
Ground your 3D subject under HDRI lighting in Blender. Match contact, sun direction and camera perspective, then choose a visible plane or shadow catcher.
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HDRIs / Lighting
Sea and Sunset 01 HDRI
Sea and Sunset 01 HDRI features a beach entrance, wooden rails and shore buildings. Explore unclipped HDR maps up to 10K for coastal props and evening light.
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About this asset
A beach access path with wooden railings leads toward the sea and a low sun, beside small shore buildings.
Lighting and scene uses
Try this shoreline access view for a coastal product with a visible approach to the beach. Frame the railings so that they lead into the scene without crossing the main object. Use local sand or paving for contact shadows, and keep the sunset reflection in the water distinct from the product highlights.
Resolution and map details
The product listing specifies 10K, 6K, 3K, 1K files in .hdr format and identifies the map as unclipped. The web image is a compressed preview; load the purchased HDR file as your environment texture to use its lighting data. Choose the resolution according to the detail visible in the background and reflections.
The creator reports 24 EVs of dynamic range. This is a product specification, not a measurement made from the JPEG preview.
Compare lighting in your workflow
Use the HDRI ground plane workflow to align the horizon and establish contact shadows. The Blender environment lighting guide covers a repeatable setup for rotating and comparing maps.
Compare Sea and Sunset 02 HDRI with this environment to evaluate a sunset beach entrance with railings and shore buildings. Keep camera, material and exposure consistent while judging the difference.
Browse the HDRI lighting collection for other environments and combinable lighting filters.
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