### OVERVIEW
Element uses an environment map to fake reflections and refractions for your scene. You can choose from the built-in images or import your own Spherical map. You can also adjust the Gamma, Contrast, Saturation, UV Repeat and UV Offset from inside the plug-in.
### ENVIRONMENT POP-OUT
To change the environment map settings you can click the Environment button at the top of the Scene Set up to access the Environment map pop-out.
### ENVIRONMENT MAPS
Click on the down arrow to access the default maps that come installed with Element 3D. If you would like to add your own enviroment map to the list you can add the png or jpeg file to Documents\VideoCopilot\Materials\Environment. You can also load maps like you would a normal [material slot](https://www.videocopilot.net/help/element/help_files_v2/texturing_and_materials/building_materials_in_element_3d/), as well as use [animated custom maps.](https://www.videocopilot.net/help/element/help_files_v2/texturing_and_materials/animated_video_textures/) Also see [Render Settings/Environment](https://www.videocopilot.net/help/element/help_files_v2/render_settings/environment/) for more info once you are out of the Scene Setup.
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