looking for a video tutorial

[hexploit]

does anyone know where i can get a video tutorial on making 3d skyboxes in hammer or a really easy to follow tutorial with images about making 3d skyboxes?

 

[Ardoramor]

there are several different ways to set up a skybox but the quickest (not the best but gives same effect) is create a box brush around your map, make it hollow, apply toolsskybox texture, and create light_environment. Look in google for better tutorials... this was just to give you an idea.

 

[genocide604]

I didnt understand it until i went to www.snarkpit.com they have a good tutorial for 3d skyboxes

 

[hexploit]

thanks

 

[hexploit]

there are several different ways to set up a skybox but the quickest (not the best but gives same effect) is create a box brush around your map, make it hollow, apply toolsskybox texture, and create light_environment. Look in google for better tutorials... this was just to give you an idea.

is there any way to change that sky image to something else using that technique?

 

[Limpet]

You can change it from map>map properties

 

[hexploit]

what other skys are there that i can use? also ive made a big box with all the stuff ur supposed to do then i put another box without the roof or walls inside it so when i compile the floor is dark and the sun is out in the sky directly above it how do i make the sun give out light to light the map.

 

[Limpet]

go check hl2w3rld they have a skylist over there

 

[Goo3y]

I think your sun is just part of the skybox texture, you have to set you light_environment to point in a direction as i think default is sideways so the ground appears dark. to have it point straight down set the angle to -90

To change the skybox texture in Map > Map Properties > 3D Skybox change the texture name in there. To find out the name of the textures browse them and copy over the name. Usually eliminate the _2a _2b ect part at the end.