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zenonithus
04-01-2008, 05:07 PM
I got a simple fresnel shader setup. the problem I'm having is the highlights are still visable in the shadows. Is there anyway I can cover the highlights with the shadow so I get a more convincing rim light effect?
YourDaftPunk
04-01-2008, 06:00 PM
Super easy to fix. I assume you are using a sampler info node plugged into a ramp to get the fresnel? Before you plug the ramp into your shader, multiply it by the out value of a surface luminance node. SurfLum nodes can feed ramps like sampler info if you need more control. I attached an example scene.
zenonithus
04-02-2008, 10:21 AM
Nice one! Thanks for that solution Shawn and for uploading the scene. appreciate that :D
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