Usage Guidelines

Rebuilding Lighting with HDRI Balls: Real-World...

A complete, field-tested guide to using HDRI chrome balls in VFX production. Learn on-set setup, camera tips, exposure bracketing, and post-processing tricks to capture realistic lighting for CGI.

Rebuilding Lighting with HDRI Balls: Real-World...

A complete, field-tested guide to using HDRI chrome balls in VFX production. Learn on-set setup, camera tips, exposure bracketing, and post-processing tricks to capture realistic lighting for CGI.

How to Build a Complete On-Set Reference Kit fo...

Discover how to pack a lightweight yet complete VFX reference kit for travel productions. From chrome balls to color charts, this guide ensures you’re always ready for HDRI and lighting...

How to Build a Complete On-Set Reference Kit fo...

Discover how to pack a lightweight yet complete VFX reference kit for travel productions. From chrome balls to color charts, this guide ensures you’re always ready for HDRI and lighting...

How to Clean and Maintain Your VFX Chrome and G...

Keep your chrome ball spotless and studio-ready with this practical guide. Learn how to safely clean, store, and protect your VFX chrome ball for maximum lifespan and accurate reflection results.

How to Clean and Maintain Your VFX Chrome and G...

Keep your chrome ball spotless and studio-ready with this practical guide. Learn how to safely clean, store, and protect your VFX chrome ball for maximum lifespan and accurate reflection results.

Mistakes to Avoid When Using Chrome Balls on Set

Avoid common on-set mistakes when using chrome balls for VFX. From handling and lighting to HDR bracketing, this guide ensures accurate CGI integration and efficient post-production.

Mistakes to Avoid When Using Chrome Balls on Set

Avoid common on-set mistakes when using chrome balls for VFX. From handling and lighting to HDR bracketing, this guide ensures accurate CGI integration and efficient post-production.

The Origin of the HDRI Chrome Ball: A VFX Tool ...

A gray ball might seem simple, but it’s an essential tool for every indie filmmaker working with VFX. This article explains how gray balls help with lighting reference, white balance,...

The Origin of the HDRI Chrome Ball: A VFX Tool ...

A gray ball might seem simple, but it’s an essential tool for every indie filmmaker working with VFX. This article explains how gray balls help with lighting reference, white balance,...

Why Every Indie Filmmaker Needs a VFX Gray Ball

Discover why a simple gray ball is a must-have for indie filmmakers. Learn how this small reference tool improves lighting accuracy, color grading, and VFX realism—essential for any professional-looking production.

Why Every Indie Filmmaker Needs a VFX Gray Ball

Discover why a simple gray ball is a must-have for indie filmmakers. Learn how this small reference tool improves lighting accuracy, color grading, and VFX realism—essential for any professional-looking production.