"Slime" <fak### [at] emailaddress> wrote:
> > Hmmm, I have re-rendered the non-HDRI image now just using a normal image
> > map. I must admit I am a bit confused as I can not tell any difference
> > between the two images. I would appreciate it if anyone can tell me what I
> > must be doing wrong with my HDR attempt.
>
> The only difference between an HDR image and a normal image is that the HDR
> image is capable of storing color values greater than one (and also very
> tiny values in high resolution). It would appear that your HDR image isn't
> taking advantage of this. If the scene it came from doesn't have any
> brighter-than-one spots (which appears to be the case), you won't benefit
> from using HDRI.
>
>  - Slime
>  [ http://www.slimeland.com/ ]

Thanks for the answer, I assume I can achieve this by adding a very bright
light source. I will try again and see if I can improve the image.

Sean

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