marcobrunato

In my opinion Vray is definetively better than AR both for quality and render times. It can be scary at the beginning for its different interface & parameters hell but it's easier than what it seems. Plus if you learn it most of the features are similar in different software, I started using it in Rhino so it took very little practice to use it even for cinema4D version. Maybe these could be useful: http://3docean.net/item/cinema4d-vray-exterior-setup-hdrisun-pdf-guide/2713888?ref=illbru http://3docean.net/item/cinema4d-vray-studio-setup15-materialspdf-guide/2782350?ref=illbru

Unfortunately i think it's late but probably this HDRi would have fit your needs. It's very big (12000px wide) but it also has a jpg version and a small & blurred version to speed up lighting calculation. Last but not least it features a perfect straight horizon line. It's not free but you can buy it singulary for just $15. http://3docean.net/item/hdri-stockholm-morning-12000x6000backplates/2675746?ref=illbru

These are a different & Useful set of Textures I think. 10 Wood Doors/Panels with Bump & Specular Maps http://3docean.net/item/10-wood-doorspanels-with-bump-specular-maps/2769526?ref=illbru

These colud be 2 nice resources too: Cinema4D Vray Exterior Setup, HDRi&Sun + PDF Guide http://3docean.net/item/cinema4d-vray-exterior-setup-hdrisun-pdf-guide/2713888?ref=illbru Cinema4D Vray Studio Setup+15 Materials+PDF Guide http://3docean.net/item/cinema4d-vray-studio-setup15-materialspdf-guide/2782350?ref=illbru