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An HDRI is a 360-degree spherical image that contains lighting information. It is the most popular method for realistic lighting because it captures the nuanced reflections and soft shadows of the real world.

Background images often appear too dark or too bright. Use the Intensity/Multiplier slider to match the lighting level of your 3D objects. vray environment background

| Mistake | Symptom | Fix | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | The scene looks like it's floating in pure white light. No contrast. | Your Background Override is white, but GI is empty . Set Background to black/HDRI, or enable "Use 3ds Max Environment." | | HDRI lighting looks dim & flat | The HDRI is visible behind the model, but the scene is dark. | Go to VRayHDRI parameters > Multiply (increase to 1.5–3.0) or adjust Output Map > RGB Level . Never change the original file's brightness. | An HDRI is a 360-degree spherical image that