Well, as many of us know, imported geometry under true ambience has smoothing problems. In fact, smoothing the object in Bryce 5 will have no effect on it's smoothness under TA whatsoever. However, there are ways to work around this problem, and this image demonstrates the PR and PRX methods of doing so.

Take a look a both, they're both smooth, and they're both rendered with NO LIGHTS! The image on the left was rendered using the PR method, and the image on the right was rendered using the PRX method and SKIN-BASE (PRX package (see specifications chart)).

SKIN-BASE along with another product called HAIR-BASE (not shown), are special advanced materials designed for specific emulation of different skin/hair types. Technically, these materials are a method in their own right, and are designed to integrate perfectly into the PRX method. They're pretty complicated, and require a manual of their own. SKIN-BASE and HAIR-BASE are still under development. Please know that image 2 demonstrates SKIN-BASE in an INCOMPLETE state, and is included here for comparison purposes only.

SKIN-BASE and HAIR-BASE were originally intended to be distributed as seperate products. However, the importance of skin and hair in Bryce 5, has taken on an all new level since the DAZ/Bryce 5 ownership. SKIN-BASE and HAIR-BASE will now be available as part of the PRX package (see specifications chart).

Len.

Message edited on: 08/02/2004 15:09

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