Is there a way to use a separate texture for object reflections?

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I've been experimenting with using the default matcap textures in render mode (using Normal or Reflection mapping), and it looks pretty good. However, I'd like to use them as a "reflection map," so that objects with mirror properties use the texture rather than the actual world. Is there a way to do that easily?

EDIT: Probably should've specified that I'm using Blender Render rather than Cycles.

Related: http://blender.stackexchange.com/q/2030/599 and http://blender.stackexchange.com/a/554/599 — gandalf3, Jul 14 '15 at 20:48

Daniil Romanov · Answer 1 · 2015-07-14T21:13:46.967

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In short: take any good HDR texture and put it in Environment node for your glossy shader.

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edited Jul 14 '15 at 21:13

answered Jul 14 '15 at 20:33

Daniil Romanov

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That's helpful, but I forgot to specify that I wasn't using Cycles. – TristanBomb Jul 14 '15 at 20:51

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Jul 14 '15 at 20:57

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I was able to "fake" reflections by simply blending the reflection texture with the material (Mix + Color: <1 + Coordinates: Reflection).

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answered Jul 14 '15 at 20:57

TristanBomb

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Is there a way to use a separate texture for object reflections?

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