Another Photon Mapping Question

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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

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

Gonçalo

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Thanks Goncalo, I thought I was doing something wrong.