First image: reflection of a no_image image_mapped sphere, object itself has
no_reflection.  This one is the closest to real environment mapping.

Second image: same as the first, but the object doesn't have no_reflection.

Third image: the image_map is now mapped on the object itself (spherical
mapping).  Sorry, Gilles, but I don't think it looks like reflection :-/

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> Third image: the image_map is now mapped on the object itself (spherical
> mapping).  Sorry, Gilles, but I don't think it looks like reflection :-/

No, far from it, it's just a hack and it works best on more or less round
objects but there are circumstances where it can come handy, particularly
when it's not possible to use a no_image sphere, or when you want to avoid
truly reflecting objects. Just another little trick...

G.


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