PolyStudio Pro is a lighting utility for Blender's Cycles engine that facilitates the creation and management of custom High Dynamic Range Images (HDRIs). The addon automates camera and render settings to generate robust 360-degree environment maps up to 8K resolution, saving them as OpenEXR files for reuse in other projects. It includes a dedicated interface for applying and transforming saved HDRIs, including rotation and strength controls.
The tool provides an area light management system that allows users to adjust intensity, scale, color, shape, and beam spread from a side panel. It includes a library of over 20 softbox textures, such as grid patterns and gradients, which can be applied directly to light sources for precise studio reflection effects. A split-screen viewing mode is integrated to assist with real-time lighting adjustments.