3 Ways BEYOND the Default SketchUp Environments



SketchUp 2025 introduced Environments for Image-Based Lighting (IBL), but what if you want to go beyond the 18 default skydomes?

You’re in the right place! In this video, Matt shows how to
1) Import HDR or EXR files from an online asset library
2) Convert JPEG images to EXR to import them
3) Create your own skydome

The customizations are endless!

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