Sky 002 Dense Clouds HDRI

About this asset

Sky 002 Dense Clouds HDRI pairs image-based lighting with this environment: dense grey clouds fill the sky around a brighter opening, with darker cloud layers near the horizon.

Lighting and scene uses

Choose this cloud-heavy appearance when the background should feel enclosed rather than expansive. Test a matte and a reflective sphere together: one helps judge the illumination gradient, while the other reveals the arrangement of the brighter opening and darker cloud layers.

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 map resolution according to the detail visible in your background and reflections.

The creator reports 8 EVs of dynamic range. This is a product specification, not a measurement made from the JPEG preview.

The supplied image shows the sky with black below it. Preserve that preview layout and add ground geometry for a complete scene. The JPEG does not establish the lighting contribution of the purchased map below the horizon.

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 Sky 015 Overcast HDRI with this environment to evaluate dense grey cloud layers around a bright opening. Keep camera, material and exposure consistent while judging the difference.

Compare Asphalt, Buildings and Clouds HDRI when you need a broad asphalt foreground beneath layered grey cloud. Use the same camera and material to assess the lighting change.

Browse the HDRI lighting collection for other environments and combinable lighting filters.