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Subject: reflection map question

wotdoin opened this issue on Aug 20, 2005 · 18 posts
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wotdoin ( ) posted Sat, 20 August 2005 at 12:32 AM · edited Fri, 22 November 2024 at 11:36 PM

Hi, I am making some textures for sale that need a reflection map. Can I use the default poser 4 reflection map? I know its not redistributable but most people would have it in there files or can someone tell me if there is a tutorial out there that can show me how to make my own. Thanks, Debbie

byAnton ( ) posted Sat, 20 August 2005 at 2:13 AM

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Reflection Maps are really easy. There are many ways. This one uses an outdoor photo and Photoshop

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byAnton ( ) posted Sat, 20 August 2005 at 2:13 AM

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Here is the final map applied in Poser4.

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byAnton ( ) posted Sat, 20 August 2005 at 2:15 AM

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Here is the map if you want to use it. I don't mind. :)

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byAnton ( ) posted Sat, 20 August 2005 at 2:16 AM

Leaving a bit of color makes all the difference and makes them more real.

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byAnton ( ) posted Sat, 20 August 2005 at 2:18 AM

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And these were the material settings. Default color was white

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byAnton ( ) posted Sat, 20 August 2005 at 2:21 AM

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Here is the Bench using another map with more color and ripples in it.

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lmckenzie ( ) posted Sat, 20 August 2005 at 3:19 AM

Anton can you explain the effect the multiply options are supposed to have?

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Virus ( ) posted Sat, 20 August 2005 at 3:42 AM · edited Sat, 20 August 2005 at 3:44 AM

Anton: I know this is off topic, but very nice model!! :) Regards Virus

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byAnton ( ) posted Sat, 20 August 2005 at 4:39 AM

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Thanks Virus. I hope this makes sense. These two are the same essentially. The key here is "Multiply". Think of photoshop "multiply" and "color" layer properties. Mult thru lights= "multiply this map through the object tonal value where the highlights and shadows are strongest" Mult thru Color= "Color the rendered area with the object color chosen."

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byAnton ( ) posted Sat, 20 August 2005 at 4:44 AM

These values affect the final rendered result Light color Texture Map Object colors Reflection Color I just check everything. :)

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byAnton ( ) posted Sat, 20 August 2005 at 4:47 AM

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You can also add greyscale texture maps for textured metal effects. When I did the Mil Dragon Folk (ages ago), I used greyscale maps for celtic-like patterns with the reflection maps.

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wotdoin ( ) posted Sat, 20 August 2005 at 10:57 AM

Thanks, you all have been a big help. I do have painter and it has a way to make the circle maps I will try that. Thanks so much for your help! Debbie

wotdoin ( ) posted Sat, 20 August 2005 at 10:59 AM

Thanks, you all have been a big help. I do have painter and it has a way to make the circle maps I will try that. Thanks so much for your help! Debbie

blonderella ( ) posted Sat, 20 August 2005 at 11:44 AM

yes, thanks Anton...you've offered some fantastic info here! :D Karen

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Rachel_R ( ) posted Sat, 20 August 2005 at 7:26 PM

This is fantastic information Anton!! I understand it now....do you have the map you used in #7? That makes a terrific metal effect. Thanks!

DgerzeeBoy ( ) posted Sun, 21 August 2005 at 12:30 AM

Just great stuff, Anton. Thanks. Thanks. Thanks.

byAnton ( ) posted Sun, 21 August 2005 at 9:18 AM

No proble. #7 is a personal map I use in my commercial products now.

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