Light Your 3D Scenes with Real-World Realism

Outdoor Sky HDRIs

Sunny days, dramatic sunsets, overcast moods, starry nights. Perfect for exterior architectural shots and product hero renders.

Studio HDRIs

Soft boxes, ring lights, three-point setups. Clean studio environments for product packshots, jewelry, and e-commerce visuals.

Interior HDRIs

Warm living rooms, modern offices, cozy cafes. Real interior captures with windows, lamps, and natural light bleeding through.

Night & Neon HDRIs

Cyberpunk streets, neon signs, moonlit landscapes. High-contrast lighting for cinematic and atmospheric scenes.

Nature HDRIs

Forests, deserts, beaches, mountains. Dappled tree shadows and soft natural light to ground organic scenes in reality.

Industrial HDRIs

Warehouses, factories, garages. Gritty industrial light for automotive shots, machinery renders, and product showcases.

Concept & Reference

Tell us your scene mood, time of day, and lighting style. We gather references and discuss whether we need a real-world capture, a CGI HDRI, or a hybrid approach.

Capture or Create

Real HDRIs are shot with bracketed exposures using fisheye lenses on a panoramic head. CGI HDRIs are built in 3D software with full sun, sky, and lighting control.

Stitching & HDR Merging

Multiple exposures merged into a true 32-bit float HDRI. We stitch panoramas with PTGui, clean up artifacts, and balance the dynamic range.

Test, Tune & Deliver

We test the HDRI in your scene, tune the intensity, rotation, and color cast. Final delivery in EXR or HDR format, ready to drop into V-Ray, Corona, Octane, Unreal, or Unity.

What's the difference between an HDRI and a regular panorama?

A regular JPG panorama only stores 8 bits of brightness data per channel — meaning bright areas like the sun get clipped to white. An HDRI is a 32-bit float file that captures the full dynamic range, from the dimmest shadows to the brightest sun. That's why HDRIs can actually light your scene like real lights would.

Do I need a real-world HDRI or can a CGI one work?

Both have their place. Real-world HDRIs are unbeatable for natural lighting and authentic reflections. CGI HDRIs let you control the sun position, time of day, and weather precisely. We help you choose what fits your project, or build a hybrid that combines both.

What resolution should I choose for my project?

For lighting only, 4K is plenty. If your scene shows the HDRI as the visible background or you have ultra-glossy mirror reflections, go with 8K or 16K so reflections stay sharp. Game engines usually do well with 4K-8K for real-time use.

Can you capture HDRIs at a specific location?

Yes. For our Premium tier, we can travel to capture HDRIs at your specific location — whether that's a film set, a real estate property, or a brand's flagship store. This is invaluable for VFX integration and architectural visualizations of existing buildings.

What file formats do you deliver?

Standard delivery is 32-bit float OpenEXR (.exr) and Radiance HDR (.hdr) formats — both work in every render engine. We can also provide tonemapped JPG previews and matching backplate stills if you need them for compositing.

Do I get commercial usage rights?

Yes — all our HDRIs come with full commercial usage rights for the projects you use them in. Premium tier includes broader licensing, including resale rights for asset packs. Need exclusive ownership? We offer that too at custom pricing.