# Custom Environment Maps

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You can use video or compositions as an Environment map like you would a regular material. You would load it into the Custom Texture maps slot in the Element effects panel (see [Animated Video Textures](https://www.videocopilot.net/help/element/help_files_v2/texturing_and_materials/animated_video_textures/) for similar info), go to the Scene Interface and click the Environment map button at the top. There is a drop-down next the current map name, and you can change it to one of the Custom Layer slots. &#x20;

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Check out this video tutorial for more advanced environment options\
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[![](https://www.videocopilot.net/assets/public/images/v6/products/element/tutorials/environments.jpg)](https://www.videocopilot.net/help/element/tutorial/basic/environments/)

**Environment Tips**\
• Create custom Environments maps\
• Learn how to separate the environment map\
• Learn places to find your own and make maps\
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[**WATCH NOW!**](https://www.videocopilot.net/help/element/tutorial/basic/environments/)
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