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: Unlike many standard HDRIs, PG Skies are calibrated to real-world exposure values, allowing artists to use photographic settings in renderers like Corona , V-Ray, and FStorm. pg skies 1714 exclusive

The 1714 isn't just another product; it's part of PG's "Series 2" collection, representing a curated set that steps above standard environmental maps. The real "Exclusive" nature, however, came from its evolution. The sky received a that dramatically improved its functionality.

Only 1714 pieces exist. Each owner receives a matching physical star chart on parchment, signed by the master watchmaker, plus a one-time code to view their sky in AR via the PG Skies app. This public link is valid for 7 days

14000 x 7000 pixels (Ultra-high resolution spherical dome) Time of Day: 17:14 (Late afternoon clear sun) Sun Angle: 31.4 degrees above the horizon

The is widely considered the ultimate industry-standard asset for high-end architectural visualization . Originally captured in Morocco by renowned arch-viz artist Peter Guthrie, this specific High Dynamic Range Image (HDRi) offers a clear sky environment with punchy daylight, sharp contrast, and deeply saturated blue hues . Since its initial release, the asset has evolved through significant upgrades—culminating in the highly accurate PG Skies 1714 v5 calibrated version . Today, it remains a go-to environment map for elite design studios globally. Technical Specifications Can’t copy the link right now

When using the "NewSun" version, ensure your gamma value is returned to 1.0 to avoid distorted lighting results.

Straight, unmanipulated photos of the sky taken at the exact same time as the HDRi capture. These include 16-bit Raw files (.dng) for maximum editing latitude and ready-to-use high-res JPGs, which are ideal for compositing directly into your background plates.

To DIY the look: Set your color temperature to 50,000K. Then, in the RGB curves, crush the blue channel entirely, flatten the green channel to a 15-degree angle, and push the red channel into an S-curve. Then add a 2% Gaussian blur to the highlights. This will get you roughly 80% of the way to the look.

The current version (v5) is fully calibrated to real-world photographic values. This allows artists to use standard camera exposure settings in software like V-Ray, Corona, or FStorm and achieve physically accurate results immediately. Professional Use Cases