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title: "Corona Gaussian Splats"
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This page provides information on the Corona Gaussian splatting models.


## **Overview**

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3D Gaussian Splatting is a method used to create a 3D scene from images or videos. It requires several different pictures of an object, each taken from a different angle. With Gaussian Splatting, the images are blended together to produce a detailed, three-dimensional representation of the object. Instead of depicting the scene as a collection of meshes, a Gaussian splat represents the scene as a type of point cloud, where each point is a 3D Gaussian.

For more information on how to create and use Gaussian Splats, please refer to the [How to use Gaussian Splats in Corona for 3ds Max](https://support.chaos.com/hc/en-us/articles/39612142195729-How-to-use-Guassian-Splats-in-Corona-3ds-Max) article.


## **Gaussian Splats Usage**

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Gaussian splats work best in three main situations:


### **As backgrounds and environments**

Gaussian splats work better than regular HDRI images. They show correct depth when you move the camera. Objects in your scene can hide parts of the splat environment properly. This makes your backgrounds look more realistic.


![GuassianSplats_SplatsAsEnvironment.png](media://9b270f12-a18a-4dfc-8ff4-ea5ba3bdee10)

 

### **As scanned objects**

You can use Gaussian splats to add real objects to your scene. These objects come with their original lighting and details already built in. This is perfect for adding complex real-world items without modeling them.


![GaussianSplat_Object_Rendering.png](media://090e9f73-9faa-4942-b4de-bdaea5ce3047)


### **For compositing work**

Gaussian splats work well with Corona's shadowcatcher materials. They appear correctly even when placed behind matte objects. This makes them useful for advanced compositing projects.


## **Corona Gaussian Splats**

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## **Shading Properties**

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## **Rendering**

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## **Viewport/Stats**

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## **Examples**

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### **Visibility**



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### **Type: Wire Box**


![GaussianSplat_WireBox.png](media://859af6b2-9a62-4aeb-a4a3-58d1b544ce3c)


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### **Type: Point Cloud**


![GaussianSplat_PointCloud.png](media://ae730327-cdef-4b6b-b055-75fa1321ed41)