Overview
This node reflects a base image against a perfectly reflective three-dimensional surface. The surface is defined by a height map provided by one of the node's inputs. You can think of this node as what you would see if a camera were pointing directly at an irregular mirror while a picture was behind the camera.
Reflect Environment and Full Light nodes provide alternative ways to produce reflections through the use of environment maps.
Inputs
Input |
Description |
Base |
The base image that is to be reflected off an irregular surface. |
Heightmap |
The red channel of this input is used as a height map for constructing the three-dimensional reflective surface. |
Properties
Property |
Description |
Elevation |
Increasing this value moves the base image farther from the mirror in the z direction, increasing the effects of distortions. Negative values move the image closer to the mirror, and eventually behind it, at which point the image will begin to disappear. |
Height Factor |
Scales all values of the input height map by a given factor to quickly change overall elevations. Entering a negative value will reverse elevations. |