What is the Best way to use hdri in vray?

[ecastillor]

I recently bought the dosch hdri collection and im starting to use mess with it.

I have some questions:

 

 

1.- I have no idea how to view this files and choose wich one suits me better.

 

2.- Also, in vray, what is the best way to use them?

I use them as a hd map in the difusse slot of a vray mat. then, from the enviroment i choose it from the material editor as an enviroment or for reflections...

 

but i have no idea if to use angular map, cubic enviroment, spherical env, or morrored ball....

 

any ideas?

[ihabkal]

I Need To Know Too. Can Someone Help Us With This Question?

[Woody]

Below's a link to some video tutorials on HDRI and Vray.

 

http://3d-palace.com/video.php?vid=57

 

I havn't checked them out so they may be pants. Good Luck.

[JamesTaylor]

i don't bother with vray's hdri map, instead just import it to a free slot in the material editor. from there i find the best way is to instance it into the overide lighting and reflection slots of the environment panel in the render dialog box.

 

i always use the maps set to enviroment and spherical - but it depends on the type you bring in.

 

hope this helps

[ihabkal]

it doesn't throw shadows... should it?

thanks

[JamesTaylor]

the shadows will be very diffuse because it is illuminating the scene with ambient light. adjusting the bounce values and multiplier will make a difference but having a light that acts as the sun is the best way to produce shadows whilst using a HDRI