Thread by @0xca0a

wrapping up —

<Environment>

✅ displays any hdri
✅ has presets
✅ render envs dynamically
✅ mix dynamic & hdri
✅ can be "live"

<Lightformer>

✅ mimics studio lights
✅ emits light & has power settings

fullscreen: lwo219.csb.app
sandbox: codesandbox.io/s/building-liv…

allows you to create inexpensive studio conditions (in terms of performance & visuals). as many lights as you want. to get something look good as opposed to typical webgl plastic CGI fare is so easy it's almost unfair. beginners, this is your entry into pro looking portfolios.

api for both components here: github.com/pmndrs/drei#en…

btw i was just told by @mrdoob that live env maps are something very special, hard to pull off, other engines seem to struggle a lot with it. but they made three take that without a sweat. incredible work #threejs and devs!