How do you get this translucent effect? [Archive]

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PixelDust

10-11-02, 04:04 PM

I was looking at the top image inthis thread (http://www.pixolator.com/zbc-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=006270), and I want to know what material was used to get the translucent effect. It looks fabulous! :cool:

banez

10-11-02, 06:22 PM

i think by using global illumination.
not sure i havent study that area yet. http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1019811432btz.jpg
:tu:

PixelDust

10-11-02, 08:09 PM

Thanks! I hope there's some more documentation on GI soon.

BTW, EZ, was that image you linked yours or somebody else's? Whoever's it is, it's good.

banez

10-11-02, 08:21 PM

the image is from Pixolator

PixelDust

10-11-02, 08:35 PM

No wonder it's good, then! :) Thanks again!

aurick

10-13-02, 12:48 PM

I don't know what material was used either, but can safely say a few things:

1) It can only be done in 1.51
2) It's probably a modification of a material that is new in 1.51 (there are several)
3) Material and Global Shadows work hand in hand. This material most likely has a heavily modified Diffuse Curve, and the render was certainly done with quite a few rays in the Light>Modifiers>Shadows settings.