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
Sky 008 Clear Blue Sun HDRI
Sky 008 HDRI features a distinct sun in an almost cloudless blue sky. Explore unclipped 10K to 1K HDR maps for directional outdoor lighting and reflections.
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Sky 008 Clear Blue Sun HDRI pairs image-based lighting with this environment: a distinct star-shaped sun shines in an almost cloudless deep blue sky.
Lighting and scene uses
Use this simple sky as a comparison scene for a more cloud-filled environment. Rotate the sun across the object to study directional lighting, and check the actual HDR render before assuming the star shape visible in the preview will appear in every reflection.
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 22 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 029 Warm Horizon HDRI with this environment to evaluate an almost cloudless blue sky with a distinct sun. Keep camera, material and exposure consistent while judging the difference.
Compare Sky 007 Sun and Wispy Clouds HDRI when you need fine cloud structure around a clear sun. Use the same camera and material to assess the lighting change.
Browse the HDRI lighting collection for other environments and combinable lighting filters.
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