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Skyboxes

Skyboxes play a crucial role in setting the ambience and atmosphere of your scene. They serve as the background environment, simulating sky, space, or custom landscapes to create immersive worlds.

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By adjusting skybox parameters, you can control lighting, time of day, and atmospheric effects to match the mood of your scene.

Customizing Skybox Settings​

You can fine-tune your skybox using the Scene Environment Settings, which control lighting, scattering effects, and atmospheric appearance.

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Skybox Properties​

SettingDescription
Time of DayAdjusts the lighting and color temperature to reflect different times of day (morning, noon, evening, night).
LatitudeControls the position of the sun in relation to the horizon, affecting lighting angles and shadows.
LuminanceModifies the overall brightness of the skybox, influencing how much light is emitted.
Scattering AmountAdjusts how light is scattered through the sky, impacting haze, clouds, and color shifts.
Scattering DistanceDetermines how far light scatters, affecting the depth and softness of the sky’s color transitions.
Horizon StartDefines where the horizon line begins, affecting the gradient between the sky and ground.
Horizon EndControls how far the skybox extends downward, influencing how the horizon blends into the scene.

🔹 Pro Tip: Experiment with different settings to create day/night cycles, cinematic lighting, or unique atmospheric effects.

Adding a Custom Skybox​

Currently, XR Creator Studio does not support direct custom skybox uploads. However, you can achieve a similar effect by using a 360° image inside your scene.

How to Add a Custom Skybox Using a 360° Image​

  1. Upload a 360° equirectangular image (.JPG or .PNG format).
  2. Place the image inside your scene.
  3. In the Properties Panel, change the projection from flat to 360-equirectangular.
  4. Scale the image, ensuring it fully surrounds the environment, creating the illusion of a custom sky.

🔹 Pro Tip: Use high-resolution 360° images to avoid pixelation and maintain immersive quality.