Installation

1. Download atmos_lab-0.1.0.zip. Do not unzip it.
2. Drag it into Blender, or use Edit > Preferences > Get Extensions > Install from Disk.
3. Press N in the 3D Viewport and open the AtmosLab tab.

Quick start

1. Pick a look in the preset gallery and click Apply Preset. AtmosLab adds a fog box sized to your scene, the sky and two lamps.
2. Turn Sun Position > Rotation until the light comes from where you want it.
3. Under Render, click Optimize Render Settings once.

The real sky of any day

1. Open Time & Place and turn on Use Date and Place.
2. Enter a date, a time, a latitude and a longitude, or press Now.
3. Press Play to run the day forward, and turn on Live Preview to watch the sun, the moon and the stars move in the viewport.

Demo scenes

AtmosLab_Demo.blend is the lamp-lit lane from the images, with three cameras. AtmosLab_Live_Demo.blend is a misty lake between fir trees, made for Live Preview. Both are in the Demo and Docs download, along with the full documentation.