New features in the open source HDRI Lighting Kit include GPS tags (choose your lighting set by region), standalone GUI that connects to major 3D apps, multiple lights, new tags to build stronger and more accurate lighting setups, etc. Also of note, Bob Groothuis has made available seven HDRIs from his Dutch Skies 360° collection for free. More at HDRLabs.com.
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