Using a 3D background image

The environment supplies the surroundings reflected in glossy devices and screens. You can also show that environment behind the devices.

Choose an environment

1. Open Environment in the scene sidebar.
2. Turn on Show environment in background if you want the environment to appear behind the devices.
3. Open the source menu and choose Environment Preset.
4. Click the environment thumbnail and choose a preset. To use your own file instead, choose Image from the source menu.
5. Leave Reflect background on device on to carry the environment's light and reflections onto the device.

A reflection can be visible on the device even when the canvas background is a solid color. Leave Show environment in background off when you want those reflections without the image behind the device.

Use an image with clear light and dark areas to make the reflection easy to see. Inspect the actual angles in your animation before deciding how strong it should be.