Environment Basic Nodes manipulate environment maps (also known as HDRI spherical panoramas) in various ways. The following illustration shows a simple example where environment nodes have been used to create a shiny surface.
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Converts environment maps between common environment map types. |
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Diffuses an environment map in such a way that it will create the impression of a diffuse material when it is reflected off a surface. |
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Modifies the brightness of an environment map or other image in a way that is equivalent to having originally photographed it with different camera settings. |
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Creates an environment map in latitude/longitude format. |
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Reflects an environment map off a 3D surface defined by a height map. |
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Refracts an environment map through a 3D surface defined by a height map. This is equivalent to observing the environment through a transparent medium, such as water. |
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Rotates an environment map in a way that is equivalent to having originally swiveled the camera before photographing it. |
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Partially diffuses an environment map in a way that will create the impression of a material that partially scatters light when it is reflected off a surface. |