Does anybody know if Flipmode's Skybox environments work with Iray?
dracorn
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I was wondering if anyone had luck converting these to Iray - before I purchase them.
https://www.daz3d.com/easy-environments-mountain-trail
https://www.daz3d.com/easy-environments-greenlands
https://www.daz3d.com/easy-environments-top-of-the-world
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The easy environments of his that I have do. I have a couple of his exoplanets (from the other store).
Here's an Iray render from my gallery, where I used ExoPlanet II. you can't see much of the sky, but the rock formations in the background are part of the sky/ground HDRI which you see in the background.
The plateau and plants(plants not shown here) which the Aiko's are relaxing on are each separate models which are placed at the center of the HDRI sphere. This way, you have a ground surface to put your models on, without having to sweat the 'floating in the middle of an HDRI sphere'/finding the right ground angle thing.
The HDRI sphere is providng all of the light in this render.
Flipmode released some HDRI sets that are meant to go with some of the older Easy Environments, including Top of the World. HIgh Peaks is for Top of the World. https://www.daz3d.com/high-peaks-skydome-and-hdri
That said, I do believe they can also be converted.
Oh and by the way, I find the Flipmode HDRIs some of the absolute best HDRIs I own, lighting-wise. The First Light one is a standby and the others are just.... great.
Here's a link where flipmode has posted up a guide r.e. converting the older skyboxes to Iray:
http://flipmode3d.com/converting-3delight-skies-to-iray/
I just checked, it looks like I don't have his older skybox products, otherwise I'd post up an example. Maybe somene else has a suitible example render handy to show how the 'converted' skybox looks in Iray?
Thanks everybody!
Always wanted this set: https://www.daz3d.com/easy-environments-oasis Wonder if the conversion tutorial will work for this?
Hi guys! I know I am a late to the party, but I just stumbled over this thread. Thanks to everyone who provided good info!
Since an example image was sorely missing on the conversion tutorial I added one today. I used Oasis since RAMWolff was asking about it. (I only converted the skybox for the image, the geometry is still using 3Delight surfaces, still looks ok imo)
Frankly, I think converting is a good option for users who already have the old sets in their library, but I am not sure if I would invest into those sets for using them with Iray. Probably depends on how urgently you need a particular scene and if you are willing to do those adjustments.
Looks really good!!
Thanks for providing the example, Flipmode - it has definitely helped my decision.
Lol, I notice it doesn`t say in which direction. ;)
My store seems to be on sale right now, so if you really want one of the older sets it`s probably a good time to grab it.
If you do, feel free to let me (or everyone here) know if you feel it`s worth it.
Probably because the oasis in particular doesn't suit my purposes. But I love several of the others and they are still on my list - which is why I'm quite happy that you gave instructions on conversions because your skyboxes are of such high quality. I wish I had some discretionary income to take advantage of the sales... *sigh*. ...patience Daniel-san...
I just saw your new clouds sets, Flipmode ! They look great!
Glad you like the new set, thanks! :)
I just liked your wording above, it reminded me of a scene from Henry V. Three of his lords wait to receive commendations from the king, and he tells them "I know your worthiness", being aware they are all traitors. I dig such ambiguous sentences. ;)