RalphMm opened this issue on Jan 09, 2011 · 21 posts
Elfwine posted Tue, 11 January 2011 at 11:48 PM
Great to read your apology! Very cool
Perhaps the easiest way to make the Wings a 1-click trick is get get them set up the way you like and then "re-save" it to your library. This will record all your current settings and apply them the next time you load it from the library. Now onto the problem.
I think, what you're saying is the wings look too solid and flat, like cardboard cutouts. Here's how to fix that.
What you want is some texture to them. Apply a texture map to them, but also note that there is a Map Strength dial in the Material Room. You do not have to set the strength to 100%. Ease that dial back a bit to keep the wings kinda etherial looking. Also, (very important) assign a bump map to them. Again, the "Bump" has a map strength dial, go easy on raising that dial setting. If the Wings came with textures, there'll also be a bump map.
Next look at the "Transparency". The Wings should be a little bit transparent to wards the tips. If the wings have different parts (which they do) you can dial in a little bit of transparency.
Once you have the wings looking just the way you want them, re-save them to the library.
BTW, the image you've posted looks great! A little attention to the wings and you'll knock it out of the park! ; )
da elf
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