JasperCG
03-18-2004, 07:32 PM
I am working on a Camera Match scene. That part works. I have created several components as Matte/Shadow objects so I can put objects behind them, etc.
I need to duplicate the reflection on top of one of the objects so that my 3d objects reflect in the real scene. These are the problems I have: (I am using Raytrace Reflections)
1. when I use ADDITIVE, it creates a nice reflection but also lightens up the actual image (the reflection object is visible)
2. when I turn it off, it makes everything darker.
3. I have tried not using the original background and compositing it in After Effects, but cannot get the reflection to render as an Alpha channel. Max Help says: "Tip: Matte reflections don't successfully create an alpha channel unless you render them against a black background. " The only thing I have in my scene are the matte objects and the reflection object.... with black background.... but no alpha.
Any help would be appreciated.
I need to duplicate the reflection on top of one of the objects so that my 3d objects reflect in the real scene. These are the problems I have: (I am using Raytrace Reflections)
1. when I use ADDITIVE, it creates a nice reflection but also lightens up the actual image (the reflection object is visible)
2. when I turn it off, it makes everything darker.
3. I have tried not using the original background and compositing it in After Effects, but cannot get the reflection to render as an Alpha channel. Max Help says: "Tip: Matte reflections don't successfully create an alpha channel unless you render them against a black background. " The only thing I have in my scene are the matte objects and the reflection object.... with black background.... but no alpha.
Any help would be appreciated.