Getting Started
These video overviews show you how to get the most out of CGI.Backgrounds' website.
Welcome to the CGI.Backgrounds resource page, where you'll discover a wealth of information designed to help you maximize your experience with our platform. Whether you're new to CGI.Backgrounds or a seasoned professional, the videos featured here offer detailed guidance on optimizing your workflow and making the most of the extensive tools and features available to you.
Our platform offers a variety of content formats to support your creative needs, including HDRi Maps, Backplates, and the exclusive Ray.HDRi format. You'll learn how to navigate through different file types—such as TIFF, JPEG, DNG, HDR, and EXR—ensuring you can select the right format for any project. These formats range from high-resolution TIFFs for detailed image work, to DNG files for raw, unedited photos that allow greater creative freedom. Ray.HDRi, one of our standout formats, delivers color-calibrated lighting for realistic, directional light rendering and Image Based Lighting, eliminating the need for manual lighting adjustments.
Create a free CGI.Backgrounds account
Sign up for an account.
Sign up for an account.
No credit card is required. Use any email address or your Google id.
In this video, David Baylis guides you through the process of registering an account on CGI.Backgrounds . Learn how to sign up, verify your email, access your profile, manage your subscription, view transaction history, and navigate the cloud library to re-download purchased assets.
When you're ready, you can create your free account here.
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Search with AI or Keywords
Our Visual search is best in class, and always getting better.
Don't let a language barrier stop you from finding what you need. Use our Visual Search. Explore how to search for HDRi Maps and Backplates on CGI.Backgrounds using keywords and the AI Visual Search tool. Learn to refine your search with image uploads and advanced algorithms, quickly finding matching assets and saving time with the Find Similar Images function.
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Using lightboxes
Managing multiple projects and collaborate using lightboxes.
Collaborate with your team members to speed up your projects. Learn how to create and manage Lightboxes on CGI.Backgrounds. Save entire locations or individual Backplates and HDRi Maps, then organize them into collections like "Automotive" or "ArcViz." Easily share your Lightboxes via a simple link, accessible even to non-registered users.
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