Demo: RAY.HDRi Maps Bring Nissan's Z-Cars to Life

Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping journey through time and technology as we bring you the iconic Datsun 240 GT and its modern counterpart, the Nissan 400Z. 
These incredible machines share a lineage that's all about heart-pounding performance and breathtaking design.
From the classic charm of the 240 GT to the cutting-edge power of the 400Z, the Nissan Z-car series has redefined the world of sports cars. Join us as we explore the past and present, celebrating the legacy of Nissan's high-performance automobiles.

Revolutionary CGI Techniques with RAY.HDRi Maps

CGI.Backgrounds RAY.HDRi Maps deliver real-world lighting. They are calibrated to the environment and directional light of a 360 environment and deliver instant, perfect colour-accurate and intensity-correct lighting. 
The scene below was fully rendered in NVIDIA Omniverse without any added lights with minimal setup requirements: Nissan 3D models, 3D-Floor plane, 360 HDRi Map for the visual background, and the RAY.HDRi Map for the lighting of the scene.

Crafting the Perfect 3D Scene

The 3D-Floor texture was exported from the original HDRi Map, de-lit in Adobe Lightroom, and then we created a 3D material out of the file in Adobe 3D Sampler.

The Legacy of Nissan's Z-Car Series

The connection between the Datsun 240 GT and the Nissan 400Z is that they both belong to the same lineage of sports cars, the Nissan Z-car series. 
The Datsun 240 GT was one of the early models in this series, while the Nissan 400Z represents a more recent generation, showcasing Nissan's commitment to producing sports cars with the Z badge. 
The Z-car series has been an important part of Nissan's history and has evolved over the years to meet the demands and expectations of sports car enthusiasts.

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  • Roberto Kai Hegeler

    Roberto Kai Hegeler is the Creative Director at CGI.Backgrounds. With degrees in Applied Physics and Arts Education, Hegeler brings a keen eye for technical detail as well as a creative outlook to his work. Hegeler continues to serve as a professional 3D photographer.