Is this the CHEAT CODE for Blender? FULL Tutorial on the HDRI shortcuts to realistic renders.

Today we're going to unlock the cheat code for Blender using HDRI's. Get instant realistic lighting and backgrounds, plus we'll overcome some of the problems associated with HDRI's including ground contact, shadows and the ability to move around the HDRI to enable features like background blur and bokeh. ***Affiliate Links - Helps support the channel and makes my day! :-) *** *Download Blenderkit here (it's free)* : https://www.blenderkit.com/r/mediaway/ *RBC Physics based car rigging* : https://blendermarket.com/products/rbc-addon?ref=552 *Artlist* (Stock Music - 2 months free with this link): https://artlist.io/artlist-70446/?artlist_aid=MediaWayUKLtd_2124&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=MediaWayUKLtd_2124&utm_campaign=MediaWayUKLtd_2124 *Population crowd simulation* : https://blendermarket.com/products/population?ref=552 *Botaniq* (Brilliant for plants and trees): https://blendermarket.com/products/botaniq-trees?ref=552 *K-Cycles* (for super quick rendering): https://blendermarket.com/creators/k-cycles?ref=552 *Traffiq* (for the best car assets): https://blendermarket.com/products/car-library-traffiq-vehicles-for-blender?ref=552 *iMesh* (Arch Viz models): https://shop.imeshh.com/coupon/sub2mediaway?ref=16273 *Baga Street* (Models specifically for adding interest to roads): https://blendermarket.com/products/bagastreet?ref=552 ***Chapters*** 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Add a HDRI 04:24 - Add a Shadow Catcher 06:02 - Create a half dome 08:30 - Setting up material 13:15 - Matching the lighting 15:18 - Add a camera and render ***Social Links*** Website: https://www.mediaway.co.uk instagram.com/mediawayuk/ I'm also available for commercial projects! Get in touch! [email protected] I also offer Blender Training - check out blendertraining.co.uk #Blender #3dmodeling #hdri #rendering #tutorial #cycles #3d