Glass Test (Update #2 - Comments Wanted)

[Downwrdspiral]

This was created in 3D Studio Max r.4 No post work was done.

Does it look real? Hows my lighting? Refraction? Reflection? Shadows?

[Stonecutter]

The only thing that doesn't seem to work for me is the refraction. As a gemcutter, that dark artifacting around the edges, if seen in a piece of gem rough or a piece of glass, would suggest cracks or flaws. Maybe you can get rid of them by adjusting your lighting...

[WingedOne]

The other thing that I can suggest is that while I can see some faint reflections on the outer surface of the glass I don't see any reflections on the surface of the glass that's farthest away from us. Maybe put some more things in the environment for it to reflect.

[Downwrdspiral]

I dont know if this is any better, but let me know what you think. Thanx!

[Ron Harris]

just curious..this is a water bong right?

[Downwrdspiral]

umm.....somethin like that

[banez]

the second one looks better by darking it the outer edge doesn't look so pixolated.
whats a water bong?
oh anyways the chrome bowl would look good with a copper screen in it,

[Stonecutter]

That's definitely better, D/S! A lot more realistic looking...

[Nikko]

The biggest problem with it is--there's no bud in it......or water!

[Downwrdspiral]

looks like someone smoked all the herbage

[Ron Harris]

looks good so far....someone once told me that warm wine works great instead of water in those things...not that I would have ever known...wink wink......zhop heads..snicker...great job