Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Skyboxes are one of the most important parts of a 3D environment, but they're often overlooked.

In this course trailer, we introduce SKIES, a CG Cookie course focused on creating custom skyboxes directly inside Blender. Instead of relying entirely on downloaded HDRI maps, you'll learn how to build your own procedural skies and render them as high-resolution environment textures.

In the course, you'll learn how to:
• Understand the skybox and HDRI workflow
• Set up equirectangular camera projection in Blender
• Build procedural cloud systems using shader nodes
• Create reusable sky materials with node groups
• Render custom skyboxes at any resolution
• Export skybox textures for use in game engines like Godot

Custom skyboxes give artists complete control over the lighting and mood of their environments. Whether you're working in games, animation, or visualization, building your own skies can unlock a whole new level of flexibility.

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Creating your own skyboxes gives you full control over lighting, atmosphere, and mood in your 3D environments, and once you understand the workflow, the possibilities are nearly endless.

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