Method
Add an environment map node to a scene, import either a .exr of .hdr image and plug it into the environment map node.
HDRI Haven is a great resource for these images.
The environment map output can be plugged into both skylights and skyboxes for an even better visual response.
*Make sure to enabled environment maps in both the root node and on the material of any objects that you want to see it on.
*Projects will load much faster when you use .exr as opposed to .hdr files for environment maps.
| Example |
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| Nodegraph Example |
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Attributes
| Name |
Description |
| Envmap Image |
Image used for the environment map. |
| Brightness |
How bright the output environment map is. |
| Specular Amount |
How much the environment map is added to the specular of objects |
| Diffuse Amount |
How much the environment map is added to the diffuse of objects |
| Image Source Mapping |
Select which mapping type was used in the image. |
| Apply Mode |
How the Environment Map is applied to the mesh.
- Reflection, The image is applied as a reflection on the surface of the object.
- Refraction, The image is applied as a refraction of light through the volume of the object.
- Direct Mapping, The image is applied as a spherical map onto the surface of the object.
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| Sample Quality |
The quality of the sampling done across the mesh for the mapping. |
Inputs
| Name |
Description |
Typical Node Input |
| Objects |
Control which objects are affected. |
3D Object |
| Envmap Controllers |
Overrides environment map attributes using a null node. |
Null |
| Envmap Image |
Override the image in the attributes with an input image. |
Video Loader |
| Transform Modifier |
Links all transform properties to the input node. |
Null |
| Target Node |
Always faces the x-axis towards the inputs anchor point. |
Null |
| Local Transform Override |
Override the transformation values of the node, relative to its parent. |
Null |
Outputs
The outputs section for this node is currently being worked on.
