Sky 017 Layered Clouds HDRI

About this asset

Sky 017 Layered Clouds HDRI pairs image-based lighting with this environment: layered grey and white clouds cover most of the sky, with small blue openings and a bright area low in the cloud cover.

Lighting and scene uses

Try this layered sky when you want several broad shapes in reflections. Compare smooth and rough materials under the same environment so that the cloud structure remains a lighting reference rather than a reason to change both materials at once.

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 19 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 030 Broken Clouds HDRI with this environment to evaluate denser layered cloud cover for reflection comparisons. Keep camera, material and exposure consistent while judging the difference.

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