Thanks Matt,
The latest version I used was the v15.0 (web subscription). I imagine A:M v17.0 is better and faster now. For the contest I used my old CD with A:M v14.0c, the rendering time was long !
Hi robcat2075, Since last years I don't make lot of 3D. I must resume but I think I missed a lot with A:M. It will take some time for make some good models and animations !
There is a great tutorial for Ambiance Occlusion Image and Based Lighting here :
http://www.hash.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=19774
Thank you Yves for that.
Greg:
For made eyes, I use simple sphere with 70% of reflectivity. There is a big sphere around the scene. I applied the projection pluggin with a "probe" map (see webpage of Paul Debevec) thus you see the reflexions in the eyes.
Ok, I see It's not a hat this is two horns or something of similar. And yes, I need to improve the ends.
You can see more explanations of this character here :
http://www.starwars.com/databank/character/shaakti/
PS: I use a lot Google translation also
Thanks for your comments
oakchas:
I don't understand what you say, I'm sorry my english isn't good. If you speak about clothing, it looks like a tunic/robe.