Creating a skybox from scratch

    I've been trying for almost 2 days now, reading tutorials (there's only some old ones) and experimenting with Terragen. My problem is that I really can't get the skybox seamless.

    https://gyazo.com/10a8492be2d75cb727d0ce4a1f40c073

    Maybe something is wrong with camera direction, camera FOV or something. I've done as the tutorials say and I've even experimented on my own for many hours, but I really can't get it to work.

    Do someone have any idea what could be wrong?... and might there be an easier/better solution to create your own skybox than using Terragen?

    I think I've figured out this on my own now. Will make a guide later if everything works fine so that not everyone has to spend like 3 days or more following guides that doesn't even work.

    Creating a skybox can sound pretty easy - 6 textures that blend together at the edges without any visible seams. Simple ones, like clear skies, can be done quite quickly and without too much trouble; more elaborate ones, cloudy skies - multiple types of clouds, can be a pain if you do not have a development process to follow. I think that's what discourages people to create their own skyboxes. There aren't that many tutorials on how to create good quality ones and most of them are completely outdated; and the ones that are valid don't follow the same method.

    I think that a lot of people on this forum would appreciate a clear and relevant tutorial on how to create a skybox. I know I would.

    I will make a tutorial soon for all of you here. I've tried to learn how to make a HDR skybox for several hours this morning, but since I've only stepped into trouble and it doesn't seem to work anymore. I'm just gonna make a tutorial on how to make a LDR skybox from the ground and up.

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