Skycube/Skysphere rendering
 

I'm new to Maya coming from a long history with Lightwave.

In Lightwave, we have the ability to render a 'projected' skycube or skysphere (or any shape by normal) with specialized camera settings. It allows for rendering of everything including environment and geometry from the perspective of the specialized camera.

Is there any way to do anything similar in Maya 8?

uh... create a camera and dolly out?