Mercedes SL in Exterior Scene
This is an example of a LightWorks render of a Mercedes SL500 model, using a High Dynamic Range Image (or HDRI) to provide lighting of the scene, a photographic background image, LightWorks Shadow Catcher to generate the shadow under the car for added realism, together with LightWorks Final Gather.
Move your mouse over the model or the lower text to see the LightWorks effects in the image.
Clicking on the text or model will bring up more detailed image
- HDRI Lighting of the Scene
Use of a LightWorks High Dynamic Range Image or HDRI is being made to light the scene with a photographic background image for the model.
LightWorks provide a wide range of HDR images including backplates as part of our implementation sevices and software updates.
- Realistic Reflections on the Model
The use of High Dynamic Range environments creates more realistic reflections on the windscreen and bodywork of the model. Using the HDR environment allows the car model windscreen to display reflections, which would otherwise be lost due to the windscreen transparency.
- Shadow Catcher to create effect under model
Here the application of LightWorks Shadow Catcher is being used to create a realistic shadow under the model of the Mercedes.
The Shadow Catcher technique effectively 'places' the model in any given scene or photographic background.
