

Putting this into practice is straightforward. Select the highlighted tool to add a Dome light into your scene. Now that we know what dome lights are what does this mean for you? We can choose what the sky looks like by swapping in different panoramic images. I like to think of a Dome Light as a giant snow globe – with our model in the centre. Learn more about the benefits of a Dome Light on our Access into V-Ray for SketchUpcourse Images can be loaded into these light sources, which enables the user to simulate real-world environments by using panoramic HDR images. To do this, we use something called a Dome Light A flattened, spherical HDRI from PG-SkiesĪ Dome light is a type of V-Ray light that surrounds our entire model, forcing light inwards. To create a night-time scene, we require a technique to remove direct sunlight, whilst being able to create a night-time environment. V-Ray considers both direct and indirect illumination as two separate light sources. is a great way to illuminate your night scenes. Direct light also scatters through the atmosphere and illuminates our environment. In a day-time scene, we have direct sunlight to illuminate our scenes. You may not know it yet, but a dome light is the answer to creating ever-more realistic lighting setups within your CGIs… Let’s break it down… Dome lights: how do I use them to create a night time CGI?
