NP 3D Viewer: Environment Presets and Lighting

đŸ“Ļ NP 3D Viewer — Series 4 of 5

Environment presets apply an HDRI lighting environment to your 3D model, dramatically affecting how it looks — its material sheen, shadow depth, and overall visual mood. Choosing the right preset is one of the easiest ways to make your models look professional.

How to Set It

Product edit page
→
NexPoint 3D Configurator metabox
→
Environment Preset field

Available Presets

PresetVisual CharacterBest For
noneFlat minimal lighting, no reflections or environment mapStylized, cartoon, or low-poly models where HDRI would look wrong
studioNeutral white diffuse lighting — clean, balanced, high-clarityMost products. Apparel, accessories, hard goods. Safe default choice.
sunsetWarm golden-hour light with slight orange-amber tintFashion, lifestyle, outdoor gear, premium/luxury products
warehouseIndustrial overhead fluorescent, slightly cool and flatTools, equipment, industrial products, sports hardware
forestSoft green-tinted natural light, dappled and organicOutdoor sporting goods, athletic gear, nature-themed products

Frontend Result by Preset

Same model, different environments — material response varies
flat
none
bright
studio
warm
sunset
cool
warehouse
soft
forest
✅ Recommendation: Start with studio for any new product. It’s neutral enough to work with almost any model and gives a clean, professional look. Switch to sunset or forest for products where mood matters.
ℹī¸ Environment presets affect material reflectivity and color rendering. High-gloss or metallic materials show the most dramatic difference between presets. Matte materials are less sensitive.
→ Per-Product MetaboxWhere to set the environment preset → Material SlotsHow materials respond to lighting

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