Shadows with HDRI Map?

[skatepark]

Hey guys, Iworkin on my mid term project and have been experimenting with HDRI maps. I have been having some issues getting my glass to reflect the environment as well as getting shadows in the rendering when I use the HDRI map.. anyone have any advice? Thanks alot.

[thomthom]

Re: Shadows with HDRI Map?

You don't get much shadows with HDRI maps as light source - generally. Some HDRI maps produce more noticeable shadows than others, but i'll never be like using the Sun/Sky system.

I think I've seen people at this forum mention they some times have used a blend map between HDRI and Sun Sky - though I've never tried that myself.