I have read several tutorials and am trying to make new clothing, but as yet I do not have (nor can I afford) any other 3d software. So I am stuck working with the clothes I already have and transparency maps. My present dilemma is this: I am trying to recreate the outfit used in the infamous "egyptian bikini" fight scene in The Mummy Returns for a Victoria model I have. I used the catuit as a base, trimmed off the parts I didn't need with Compose, and used a transparency map to get the right shape. Now I would like to be able to add a reflection map since the item is supposed to be gold, but transparency maps and reflection maps do not mix and I get the image shown below on the right. If I skip the reflection, I get the rather flat looking image on the left. What I'd like to know is: 1) Am I doing something wrong with the two maps or is impossible to have both a transparency and reflection at the same time? 2) Even better, is there a way I could shape the image itself and not have to rely on a transparency? Again, I only have Poser (and the Mac freeware available) to work with. I tried using the Grouping Tool to extract a prop, but since the item is in segments (left collar, right collar, etc.) that doesn't work. Thanks for listening.

Try selecting both "multiply through lights" and "multiply through object color" under your reflection map and set your hightlight color to black... at least with me, that usually works....

Is the semi-transparent part supposed to show, or did you want that invisible? If so, make sure the falloff is set to 0%. I think that will cure the ghosting. Melanie

Philodox, that did it! I had tried everything else you guys suggested before, EXCEPT I must have missed turning both of those settings on. That's perfect. Thanks.

Glad I could be of some help. :)