In this video, we talk about how to use an HDRI file to light your renderings without having the HDRI image showing up in the background!
This can be great for creating renderings with realistic lighting and a stylized, color background really quickly!
HDRI SETUP VIDEO
• Adding an HDRI BACKGROUND in Blender
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Model Credit
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Model Location Slum house - https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/slum-...
Model Author – Design Bureau
Modified for Rendering Only
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:30 - Downloading SketchFab Models
1:24 - Adding Our HDRI Lighting
1:37 - Adding the Environment Texture Node
2:38 - Adding a Camera
3:15 - Making the HDRI Background Transparent
3:55 - Standard Colors vs. Filmic
4:42 - The Compositing Tab
5:32 - Adding a Color Background with Alpha Over
6:45 - Previewing with a Viewer Node
7:14 - Navigating the Preview with Keyboard Shortcuts
7:56 - Final Image