Eric wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> is it possible to have an object that we only see when it is reflected ?
> for example i have a mirror sphere and a sky_sphere with a gradient to
> create a nice reflection on the sphere, but i want to keep a black
> background. Any ideas ?
> 
> E

Instead of using a sky_sphere apply your pigment to a normal sphere of
the appropriate scale and then clip it with a plane so that the only
part of the sphere that is left is behind the camera.

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