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The VRaySun and VRaySky are The VRaySun and VRaySky are special features which are provided by the V-Ray renderer. Developed to work together, the VRaySun and VRaySky reproduce the real-life Sun and Sky environment of the Earth. Both are coded so that they change their appearance depending on the direction of the VRaySun. Refer to the VRaySky page for more details about the texture.

The V-Ray Sun and Sky are based largely on the model presented in [ 1 ]. For a more complete list of references, please see the References and links section.

 

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||Create menu|| > Lights > V-Ray > V-Ray Sun > 
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||V-Ray Toolbar|| > V-Ray Sun button > Click and drag in a viewport

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||Create Command panel|| > Create tab > Lights > Choose V-Ray from dropdown > VRaySun > click and drag in a viewport

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Image courtesy of Tamas Medve

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Example: VRay Sun and Sky with Different Color Mapping Types

 

In addition to the parameters of the sun and sky, their appearance also depends on the selected color mapping mode. This example demonstrates the looks achieved with several different color mapping modes. See also the section on Color mapping for more details.

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