ChanLum-Fresnel Help!

[ThirdEye]

Use Bhodinut fusion in that channel instead of using 2-layered material! ;)

[Mahlikus]

You mean in the luminance channel right?
Also, in fusion, which one goes on top (blend I believe)?
Latest but not least...any suggestions on initial offset or sample radius? Area or along normal?...LOL.. Hell, why dont I give you my project andI'll just forget the whole thing! :insane: :shrug:

Thanks again ThirdEye!

[Mahlikus]

:sad: :cry:

I just found out about Bhodinut...

...I am sooo depressed!

SLA was one of the reasons why I choose C4D....
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Anyone know who is going to fill those shoes?

[medula]

SLA is owned by Maxon. Maxon bought SLA from bhodiNUT. SLA is NOT going anywhere.

[Mahlikus]

*Does a little dance*

:beer: :buttrock: :bounce: :airguitar

[Mahlikus]

this is just from chanlum alone...I dont think I am getting it...

[Mahlikus]

anyone?...geez :hmm:

[ThirdEye]

1) You have to use ONE light source for the moment, (better an area light imo), don't add other sources or you will confuse yourself. IMPORTANT: that source has to cast shadows (soft shadows are a good compromise between speed and quality)

2) Put chanlum in the luminance channel, increase the quality (number of samples), set the luminance channel mode to multiply and choose a reddish-orange color, set it between 10 and 30.

Let's see what happens ;)

[Mahlikus]

Thank you!!! :beer:

I will get right on it!

[Mahlikus]

Looks better already. I think it needs the fuzz and/or specular to look more realistic.

Thanks again

http://www.pixolator.com/ubb/uploaded_files/user_image-1045079789dnw.jpg

[ThirdEye]

No problem Mahlikus ;)

[Mahlikus]

its a nice end to a three week struggle. :thumbsup:

a quick question..why area light?

[ThirdEye]

Oh it's only a matter of personal taste, look at this to learn more ;) http://warpedspace.org/lightingT/part1.htm

[Mahlikus]

Thanks for the link. I am checking it out right now!

BTW-Excellent work on your first head. I for one believe this is your first head for I too made such an impression with my first ever modeled head/dragon head/3D image ever! (http://www.fortunecity.com/marina/cyprus/869/id113.htm)

A link to the process! (http://www.fortunecity.com/marina/cyprus/869/id116.htm)

The work pales in comparison but its a like situation.

Excellent job!...and once again, Thank you!

[Mahlikus]

Alright ThirdEye, first off, thank you for that link, it was extremely helpful.

Second, and for anyone else as well, I need a crit on this material...do I have a sense of SSS?
I know the dayside is a bit bright and the terminator not red enough (too orange) but this is my immediate observation. Does that sound about right? What else?
http://www.pixolator.com/ubb/uploaded_files/user_image-1045240468dsi.jpg

Thank you all for your time and advice!

Mike

[AdamT]

It has a little SSSishness to it, but it's pretty understated. Also, the highlights are a bit blown out.

Very cool model!! :buttrock: :thumbsup:

[Mahlikus]

Thank you!:beer:
If you may explain understated please?

[LucentDreams]

increas you offset, and lighten the highlight a bit

[Mahlikus]

this is zbrush...I know chanlum can do it...its ZBrush's turn now..lol

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