Sky 011 Cloud Filtered Sun HDRI

About this asset#

Sky 011 Cloud Filtered Sun HDRI pairs image-based lighting with this environment: a small pale sun shows through a grey cloud sheet, with a blue opening near the horizon.

Lighting and scene uses#

Test this sky on matte props whose surface detail is harder to judge under a small intense highlight. Keep a second reference render under a clear sky so you can separate changes in lighting distribution from changes in the material itself.

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 24 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 026 Clear Sun HDRI with this environment to evaluate a visible sun behind grey cloud cover. Keep camera, material and exposure consistent while judging the difference.

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