Star System - The Best Free HDR Star Assets

32-BIT starfields for VFX and 3D rendering

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November 8, 2024

Blauw Films

High dynamic range starfields across black space from the Star System resource by Blauw Films.

Are you a digital artist, filmmaker, or VFX creator looking to add stars to your scenes? Blauw Films’ Star System gives you everything you need. With over 600 high-quality stars optimized for Photoshop, After Effects, and Cinema 4D. Create stunning, naturalistic starry skies with Star Sytem.

What is Star System?

Creating realistic starfields in CGI can be tricky. But with 32-BIT stars, you’ll get clear, high-resolution visuals that don't flicker. The stars come from real NASA images. Whether you're working on films, animations, or 3D renders, these stars will make your skies pop.

Main Features

  • Over 600+ single stars in .PNG format
  • 8K .EXR HDRI maps 
  • 105 High dynamic range (HDR) starfields in .EXR format
  • HDR Glaring stars in .EXR format
  • Works for 2D and 3D projects

What Makes 32-BIT Stars Special?

For VFX artists, getting the right look is important. The 32-BIT depth makes sure your stars look great under any lighting condition. You can control the brightness, color, and number of stars to fit your project’s needs.

Compatible with multiple Software Programs

Star System is optimised for Photoshop, After Effects, and Cinema 4D, making it a flexible tool. The 8K HDRI maps also save time, giving you great quality straight away.

How to Use the Star System

Star System is free to download from our Resources Store. 

With its range of star assets and backplates, using the Star System is simple. Just drag and drop the assets into your project. You can mix and match the stars or adjust them to create your ideal starry sky.

We have a variety of documentation available on how to use Star System

Recommended from our Learning page 

Advanced Starfield Compositing in After Effects

Recommended from our Blogs

Realistic Starry Nights in Your Scene 

Star System is Open-source

Star System is an open-source project with MIT License. Developers interested in contributing to the project, can contact Leo through our contact form

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