

The tutorial has been republished with Greg’s permission. He then covers all the steps required to process them. In this tutorial, Greg explains the theory behind HDR Environment maps and the equipment and software necessary to capture them. If you need a beautiful map, have a look! Sketchfab members get a 25% discount by using offer code “sketchfab”. Greg Zaal has been in the business of creating and selling such maps for several years on HDRI Haven.

But what exactly is a HDR environment map? And how can you create your own? PRO and Business members can upload their own maps too. HDR environment maps are an amazing way to light your scene, and PBR workflows actually require them. We provide a long list of environments for free.
