Description
Dome Maker is the fastest way to create a professional HDR-powered dome setup with perfect lighting and reflections.
Packed with powerful features
Dome Maker is the ultimate solution for artists aiming to create high-quality renders in 3ds Max with V-Ray. It’s built for speed and precision, delivering everything you need to seamlessly integrate any 3D model into a dynamic lighting and environment setup. All in just a few clicks.
Seamlessly switch between V-Ray CPU and GPU modes on the fly, whether you’re using the IPR from the VFB or directly in the Viewport. Dome Maker is designed to deliver the best image quality while optimizing render speed. Built with artists in mind, it lets you focus fully on your creativity without getting bogged down by technical aspects and adjustments.
Make your own HDRI Browser
Dome Maker includes a handy HDRI browser. Simply set your folder location, and use the tool to generate thumbnail previews so you can easily browse and select your HDRI images.
Add Water Puddles on the fly!
With Dome Maker, adding realistic water puddles is just one click away. Instantly enable them, then fine-tune their appearance and behavior with a wide range of customizable parameters that gives you full control over the look and feel of your scene.
Manage your camera like a pro
With Dome Maker, managing your cameras is effortless. Quickly select your active camera, fine-tune the distance and field of view, and even achieve a perfectly focused depth of field by simply clicking on an object in your scene. No guesswork, just precise intuitive control.
The Turntable feature lets you effortlessly set up a 360° camera animation around your object or rotate the dome itself. Ideal to showcase how light and reflections interact with your model. Customize the animation’s time range in just a few clicks for a smooth and dynamic presentation.
3D Studio Max 2024.2, 2025, 2026.3
V-ray 7 +
An internet connection is required to use Dome Maker.
Please launch 3ds Max in ADMIN before installing the tools.
If Drag and Dropping the scripts don’t work, go to Scripting menu and select Run.
Please note that the performance and result in Dome Maker will greatly depends on your hardware (CPU & GPU). Your experience might differ from what you see in our videos.
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Credits:
Spartan Armour MKV – Halo Reach by McCarthy3D – Link




Vincent Kapler (verified owner) –
I bought this the second it came out…while I am a supporter of Jonas and his tutorials this plugin takes it to a whole other level. It is so well thought out. If I can use it anyone can. Customer Support was the best. I don’t want to sound too over the top but in a world of AI support my one issue was handled immediately by a real person. I would highly recommend this plugin for anyone doing HDRI-related work.