When working with high dynamic range imaging (HDRI) or visual effects (VFX), the choice between 16-bit half-float and 32-bit float OpenEXR formats can significantly impact your workflow, file sizes, and the quality of your final output. Both formats have their strengths and weaknesses, and understanding their differences is crucial for making the right decision. Here’s […]
Autopano Giga is an older panorama stitching software that is no longer being developed. However, it is available for free and remains the only no-cost solution for stitching HDRI maps effectively (apologies to Hugin). It serves as a free alternative to the expensive PTGui Pro for creating panoramic images. In the following tutorial, I will […]
Most of the hdri maps downloaded from my website are OpenEXR format (. exr extension), as this format provides the best quality/file size ratio. OpenEXR also supports layers and is considered as an industry standard in Game Dev and film production, as it offers more flexibility in the post production process. Keep in mind that, when using […]
