This is what I do...

1. Load the image as HDRI - see attached pic. As you see, the image is distorted, that's OK.

2. After doing this, do what creed says. Load the exact same map as an alpha plane, that way you get the real pic, but the benefits, of the lighting of the HDRI.

Does that make sense? I'm not good at explaining. Bottom line, once you pic your HRDI, use the exact same map as an alpha. OOPS...the above should have map ground unchecked & map upper atmos checked...sorry :(

Message edited on: 08/10/2005 19:34