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If you're new to Blender, one of the first things you'll want to do is add a background image to your scene. The default scene in Blender includes a cube, a camera, and a light, but no environment.
Fortunately, it's easy to add a realistic sky to your scene using the Cycles render engine. In this article, we'll show you how to set up a basic sky background in Cycles, using either an image or a procedural sky texture.
If you're using Blender for the first time, you can find a link to our beginner's tutorial series at the bottom of this article.
Adding a Sky Background in Cycles
To add a sky background in Cycles, first make sure that you're in the Cycles Render Engine. You can select the render engine in the top menu, or in the Render Properties panel in the Properties editor (press F10 to open the Properties editor).
Next, go to the World tab in the Properties editor and scroll down to the Sky section. Here, you can select either an Image or a Texture as your sky background.
If you select Image, you can click the Open button to select an image from your computer. The image will be automatically added to the scene as a background image.
If you select Texture, you can choose from a variety of procedural textures that can be used to generate a realistic sky background. For this tutorial, we'll be using the Cloudy Sky texture.
Once you've selected your sky background, you can adjust its position and rotation using the Offset and Rotate controls in the Sky section.
You can also use the Size control to scale the sky background. This is useful if you want to use a high-resolution image as your background.
Finally, you can use the Strength control to adjust the intensity of the sky background. A higher Strength value will make the sky background more visible, while a lower Strength value will make it less visible.
And that's all there is to adding a sky background in Cycles! In the next section, we'll show you how to add a sun or other light source to your scene.
Adding a Sun or Other Light Source
To add a sun or other light source to your scene, go to the World tab in the Properties editor and scroll down to the Light Paths section. Here, you can enable the Sun and Sky option.
When this option is enabled, a sun will be added to your scene. You can adjust the sun's position using the Offset and Rotate controls in the Light Paths section.
You can also use the Size control to adjust the sun's size. A larger sun will cast harsher shadows, while a smaller sun will cast softer shadows.
Finally, you can use the Strength control to adjust the sun's intensity. A higher Strength value will
Related questions:
Q: How do you make a sky in Blender cycles?
A: There are a few ways to make a sky in Blender cycles.
One way is to use the HDRi environment map. To do this, go to the World tab in the Properties panel, and under Environment Map, select your HDRi image.
Another way is to use the Sky Texture node. To do this, add a Texture node and select Sky from the Type drop-down menu. Then, connect the Color output of the Texture node to the Color input of the Background node.
Q: How do you make a good sky in Blender?
A: There is no one definitive answer to this question since there are many ways to create a good sky in Blender. However, some tips to keep in mind when creating a sky include using a large number of sky objects to fill the scene, using a variety of colors and shades to create depth and interest, and adding atmospheric effects such as clouds or fog to add realism. Experimenting with different techniques is the best way to find what works best for your particular project.
Q: How do I turn off sky in Blender?
A: 1. Go to the World settings in the Properties editor (N key). 2. Under the World tab, scroll down to the Horizon section. 3. Set the Horizon color to black. 4. Set the Zenith color to black. 5. Set the Sky color to black.
Q: How do I add clouds to sky in Blender?
A: 1) In the World tab of the Properties editor, under the Sky & Atmosphere settings, enable the Sky option.
In the World tab of the Properties editor, under the Sky & Atmosphere settings, enable the Clouds option.
In the World tab of the Properties editor, under the Sky & Atmosphere settings, adjust the Cloud Type, Cloud Coverage, and Cloud Thickness settings to taste.