Project Manhattan: 3D HDRI Environment Visualization Instructions

Welcome to Project Manhattan, an advanced tool focused on 3D HDRI (High Dynamic Range Image) environment visualization. With this tool, you can easily add realistic environment lighting and reflection effects to your 3D scene, greatly improving the realism and visual impact of the scene. The following is a basic guide to using this tool:

1. Interface layout

Toggle Helmet: This button is used to switch the helmet view mode. In some cases, you may need to view the scene from a first-person perspective, in which case you can activate this function.

Change HDRI: Click this button to browse and load different HDRI environment maps. HDRI maps provide rich lighting information and environmental reflections, which are essential for creating realistic 3D scenes.

Toggle Wireframe: Activating this function will display objects in the scene in wireframe mode, which will help you observe the structure of objects more clearly during the modeling or layout stage.

2. Use HDRI

Load HDRI map: After clicking the "Change HDRI" button, select the HDRI file you want to use in the pop-up window. Make sure the file format is compatible and the quality is high enough to get the best results.

Adjust HDRI settings: After loading an HDRI, you may need to adjust its brightness, contrast, or other related parameters according to the specific needs of the scene. These settings are usually located in the tool's rendering or environment options.

Observe the effect: After the adjustment is completed, observe how the HDRI affects the lighting and reflection effects of the scene. Further fine-tune the HDRI or other elements in the scene as needed.

3. View mode switching

Helmet view: When you activate the "Toggle Helmet" function, the scene will switch to a first-person perspective, simulating the observation effect when wearing a helmet. This is particularly useful for previewing scenes in games or virtual reality applications.

Wireframe mode: By switching the "Toggle Wireframe" function, you can quickly view the structure of objects in the scene without worrying about the interference of materials or textures. This is very helpful for modeling and layout adjustments.

4. Rendering and exporting

After completing the scene settings and HDRI adjustments, you can use the tool's rendering function to generate high-quality images or videos. Select appropriate rendering settings such as resolution, anti-aliasing level, etc. as needed.

Export rendering results: After rendering, export the results to common image or video formats for use in subsequent projects or sharing with others.

5. Tips and Suggestions

When using HDRI, be sure to choose an environment map that matches the mood of the scene for a more harmonious and unified visual effect.

Save your work regularly to prevent accidental data loss.

Explore the tool's advanced features, such as custom lighting settings, material editing, etc., to further enhance the realism and detail of the scene.

I hope this tutorial will help you make the most of Project Manhattan's features and create amazing 3D HDRI environment visualizations!