Video HDRI Pro Minimal: Quick Start Guide

1) Install the Add-on:

- Download 'video_hdri_pro.zip'.
- In Blender: Edit → Preferences → Add-ons → Install…
- Select the ZIP, enable 'Video HDRI Minimal'.
- 'Video HDRI' tab appears in N-panel.

2) Prepare Your 360° Video:

- Use an equirectangular HDRI video (.mp4, .mov).
- 4K max recommended for smooth playback.

3) Set Up the HDRI Environment:

- Open 3D Viewport, press 'N' for side panel.
- Go to 'Video HDRI' tab.
- Controls: Video File, Start Frame, End Frame, Loop, Apply, Refresh.

4) Load the Video HDRI:

- Click folder icon → select video file.
- Set Start/End frame to match video length.
- Toggle Loop if needed.
- Click 'Apply Video HDRI.

5) Adjust & Refresh:

- Change Start/End/Loop → auto-refresh applies changes.
- Change Video File → click 'Refresh HDRI' manually.

6) Viewing & Rendering:

- Viewport: Switch to Rendered View in Cycles.
- Render normally — HDRI animates with scene.

Pro Tips:

- Lower video resolution for faster scrubbing.
- Cycles gives best lighting quality.
- Save different .blend scenes for multiple HDRIs.