A few years ago I created a car material collection, and had it up on sale exclusively at another site.

Would there be any interest in having these available in the renderosity Marketplace for $5?

all the images in the attached are created using exclusively the materials from the pack. just applied without tweaks (for the cars that is).

I am interested.  Are these procedural?

I have the free version of these you released some time ago. I'd give you $5 for the full set.

pdg

Here is the full blown readme from the full pack

Product Description

This package is a collection of motor vehicle materials designed for extremely realistic looking end results which can be easily applied and modified to models inside Poser.

There are eight catagories of materials to choose from ranging from paints and metals to glass and rubber, fabrics and plastic. There are also a few "bonus materials" included!

Product Features
 
90% of the materials included in this package require ray-tracing to be enabled in order for them to function correctly.  Also, all metals and paints use Ray Traced reflections, and as such, require a 3D environment (or enviro sphere) for reflections to be visible.

The following is a list of all the different types of materials, and how to use them

CAR MATERIALSBODYCHAMELEON

The Chameleon shader is a replication of color changing paint, sometimes referred to as flip-flop paint. Depending on the angle of the surface to the camera, the color of that part of the surface will range between the two specified colors. There are 9 color variations of the Chameleon shader included, change the following nodes to make your own variation :

Simple_ColorColor   : the color of surfaces that are at a high angle to the camera
Simple_Color_2Color : the color of surfaces that are facing the camera
Color_MathValue 2   : increase towards white to increase specular level

CAR MATERIALSBODYCLEARCOAT

ClearCoat is the standard paintjob most everyday cars came with before metallic finishes became mainstream. There are 17 color matched presets available that are accurate representations of the official paint color. Change the following node to make your own variation

PoserSurfaceDiffuse_Color : base paint color

CAR MATERIALSBODYMATTE

This is a simulation of a new type of paint recently seen at carshows on some concept and supercars. Unlike the "furry" matte paint, this is smooth with an even uniform color. The 6 available colors are those I have seen myself in this new paint, however to create your own color change the following node :

Simple_ColorColor : base paint color

CAR MATERIALSBODYMETALLIC CLEARCOAT

The standard metallic paint seen on cars today. By far the most common paint/coating combination used today, there are 28 color patched variations available,  change the following node to create your own

PoserSurfaceDiffuse_Color : base paint color

CAR MATERIALSBODYSILVER

This shader simulates metallic particles in the paint mixture reflecting light back at varying angles and intensities, commonly known as a mettalic finish. There are 3 variations included.

CAR MATERIALSBODYSPARKLE

This is an accurate representation of a cheap car paint that came out in the 80's to try and be the poor man's mettalic finish. There are 13 variations included, change the following node to create your own :

PoserSurfaceDiffuse_Color : base paint color

CAR MATERIALSBODYSTUDIO GLAZING

Photography Studios often use a special wax on cars before doing shoots to really make them shine in the controlled lighting conditions, and this material simulates that wax. There are 11 color matched standard paint colors available, to create your own, change the following node :

PoserSurfaceDiffuse_Color : base paint color

CAR MATERIALSGLASS

There are two main shaders available, Black Coated Glass which is used for black glass edging found on most front/side windows. It is important to use this shader rather than a black metal or paint color to ensure the reflections are uniform accross the glass. Finally there is the glass shader and several tints.

CAR MATERIALSGLASS MOULDED

This shader attempts to simulate indicator/brake covers that have moulded interiors without having the geometry to support it.

CAR MATERIALSGRILLS

This semi transperant shader simulates plastic grilles on flat surfaces. Depending on the angle of the surface, and scale of the model this shader can be a bit of a hit-and-miss.

CAR MATERIALSINTERIORCARPET

Standard low-shag high wear carpet found standard in pretty much all vehicles today. 10 matched colors are availalble. Change the following node to make your own variation

PoserSurfaceDiffuse_Color : base color

CAR MATERIALSINTERIORFELT

Felt covering for seats and doors, 10 matched colors available. Change the following node to create your own :

Simple_ColorColor : base color

CAR MATERIALSINTERIORLEATHER

Leather seat cover shader. 10 matched colors available. Change the following node to create your own variation :

Simple_ColorColor : base color

CAR MATERIALSINTERIORMETAL FITTINGS

This shader is designed to simulate small shiny mettallic fittings inside vehicles (or outside on older model cars). Due to the nodes used, it is not recommended to apply this material to large surfaces as repetition may occur.

CAR MATERIALSINTERIORNYLON

Cheap nylon seat cover material. 10 matches colors available. Change the following node to create your own variation :

Simple_ColorColor : base color

CAR MATERIALSINTERIORPLASTIC

Treated high density plastic used for car interiors. 10 matched colors available. Change the following node to create your own :

PoserSurfaceDiffuse_Color : base color

CAR MATERIALSINTERIORSEATBELT

A complex material that simulates the weave pattern on seatbelts to give a realistic sheen. 10 matched colors available. Change the following to make your own :

Simple_ColorColor : base color

CAR MATERIALSMETALS

Several shaders are included that cover bare, anadozed and painted metals along with chrome and brushed steel.

CAR MATERIALSPLASTICS

High impact plastic used for bumpers and wheel guards. 4 variations are included, change the following nodes to create your own :

PoserSurfaceDiffuse_Color  : base color
PoserSurfaceSpecular_Color : increase towards white to add shine

CAR MATERIALSRUBBER

Tyre rubber shader in 3 common compound levels as well as a whitewall shader for older model cars

There are 4 bonus materials included which are  :

• !Blank - just as the name suggests, this is a blank white materials with no nodes

• !Completely Transparent - This material will make a surface completely invisible in poser. (rays passing through this surface will count as bouncing once)

• Fake AO Catcher - A special ground material which creates a fake shadow underneath cars for photo integration

• Fluro Tube - GI material used to enhance flurescent tube lighting in scenes. not to be used as a light source replacement. Accurately repesents a flurescent tube that is turned on.

NOTE

All of the materials in this package use local coordinated to create any patterns or effects, in other words all of these materials ignore UV mapping.  This is especially handy when importing models from other applications, as the UV coordinates are not always tranlated over. With these materials this does not matter. Models with BAD UV mapping are also not a problem for these shaders in most situations

Thanks.  I will definitely buy this.  

Ill re-activate my merchant account and upload it this weekend

the model of the car, while accurate had no enterior modelling of the break lights or indicators,  it just had the flat outer surface.  This image was created with no textures used, the plastic covers use the indicator material to create the appearance of an interior shape to the plastic.

the scene is a HDRI envoronment sphere for reflections and global illumanation.

For the price, it is well worth it.  I, too, have the free pack and I consider it a very useful set for just about any object or model.  Certainly superiour to anything available now, with the exception of BB/Dreamlight.

A fabulous bit of blending real and imaginary!

Quote - I got these a while ago and used it to make this image. They are brilliant.

Thanks man. These materials with IDL and BB envirodome just make magic.

Hmmm... doesn't appear to be there yet.  I want!

It is in Review as we speak. As soon as it is ready I will let you know!

Count me in!!!!! :)

Still in review :(

Does it come with the eyeball headlamps? ;)  I can think of  a zillion other uses for these shaders.  I was looking for a generic black leather shader for old P5 V4 boots yesterday and had to improvise. Use the plastic on household objects, glossy stuff on floors. Oh, and of course the Lamborghini. Now I won't be stuck with only black, white & red. Ooh - and sci-fi speeders, robots...this is going to be fun!

so heres another image!

This is the Vanishing Point PT Cruiser.  I litterally spent 5 minutes applying materials from the collection to the car, then hit render.  No changes to materials made.

Attached Link: 167 Car Materials for Poser in the MarketPlace

Unforutnately I was not allowed to set the price to $5.  Apparently the minimum allowed price for a set of materials like this is $12.95.    Im sorry its so expensive guys, I tried to get them to let me put it up for $5!

Congrats and best of luck on your first product!  I"m sure it will do well.  If I didn't have any business expenses this week, I'd of bought it, but my birthday's coming up.  Put it on my wish list. 

They look AWESOME!!!

I got it!  Still well worth the price.

Thankyou for all the support!  This place is, and always has been awesome!  And its the people that make it awesome!

I hope you all get enjoyment out of my materials!

Thanks. I'll grab it next week or earlier as soon as the extra cash makes it into my Pay Pal account. I had the $5 sitting there waiting but I don't directly link my Pay Pal to my bank so I have to wait for the transfer to go through. Just paranoid I guess.

pdg

When it comes to money and accounts online, parnoid is good!

Quote - When it comes to money and accounts online, parnoid is good!

Just downloaded them now. Thanks.

pdg

no thank you!  I hope you get good use out of them