Originally posted by Minstrel yes, MR, Final Gather, with an HDR image. There is a spot light with specular only (no diffuse), and a directional light for the shadows. Can you tell me your render global settings for HDRI in mental ray coz when i use FG it get messed ... see the Thread in Newbie forum called " HDRI " and if u can help me i will be glad :blush: