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

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

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Here is the final map applied in Poser4.

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

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

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And these were the material settings. Default color was white

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

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

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

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

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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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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

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

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

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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!

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

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

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