Another Photon Mapping Question

[DanielBrew]

When using photon mapping, does the environment emit photons? For example, can I use photon mapping if a scene is lit with a HDRI?

Dan

[GoncaloP]

No for HRDI maps, but you can shoot photons from skylight using Vray lights as skylight portals

Gonçalo

[DanielBrew]

Thanks Goncalo, I thought I was doing something wrong.