Environment map
Environment map
So... How can I get an environment map to work? I get a 'runtime' error when attempting to render.
Thanks in advance
Thom
Thanks in advance
Thom
Hi Thom!
It would be best if you could post an image of the error you encounter, so we can see what's going on...
The first thing that pops in my mind is that you're could be using an hdr image instead of an exr. You know what an exr is, isn't it? However, you need to convert your hdr images to exr for them to work in indigo. "Picturenaut" software will fit your needs
It would be best if you could post an image of the error you encounter, so we can see what's going on...
The first thing that pops in my mind is that you're could be using an hdr image instead of an exr. You know what an exr is, isn't it? However, you need to convert your hdr images to exr for them to work in indigo. "Picturenaut" software will fit your needs
do a search for .exr images
a jpg can be used but is not that good of an option. it is an LDR image, Low Dynamic Range, and what you need is an HDR image, High Dynamic Range.
an exr is also a high dynamic range image.
if you search for exr than you should find some free ones, either here in the forums or google. there is a thread in the general section with links to exr resources.
as far as the error goes, I'm wondering if you have it set correctly in Skindigo? Do you have the "Enviroment Map" radio button checked? It is possible to Browse for an env. map but not have the button checked, might cause an error.
good luck!
a jpg can be used but is not that good of an option. it is an LDR image, Low Dynamic Range, and what you need is an HDR image, High Dynamic Range.
an exr is also a high dynamic range image.
if you search for exr than you should find some free ones, either here in the forums or google. there is a thread in the general section with links to exr resources.
as far as the error goes, I'm wondering if you have it set correctly in Skindigo? Do you have the "Enviroment Map" radio button checked? It is possible to Browse for an env. map but not have the button checked, might cause an error.
good luck!
Bumping quite an old thread here, but still haven't quite figured it out.
crojack
Thanks. I have obtained an HDR image and set it as an environment map in Indigo. However, I am prompted with an error message, stating that the file is not valid.
edit:
I guess I missed what Pibuz said about the lack of support for the HDR extension.
Not sure what to do here. Any free HDR to .exr converters without watermarks? Or perhaps a site with .exr files that anyone uses frequently and is willing to share?
I may just have to resort to using the "jpeg on a rectangular plane" method.
crojack
Thanks. I have obtained an HDR image and set it as an environment map in Indigo. However, I am prompted with an error message, stating that the file is not valid.
edit:
I guess I missed what Pibuz said about the lack of support for the HDR extension.
Not sure what to do here. Any free HDR to .exr converters without watermarks? Or perhaps a site with .exr files that anyone uses frequently and is willing to share?
I may just have to resort to using the "jpeg on a rectangular plane" method.
You can find several options from this thread:Thom wrote:Not sure what to do here. Any free HDR to .exr converters without watermarks?
http://www.indigorenderer.com/joomla/fo ... php?t=1243
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