patsommer Posted November 1, 2004 Posted November 1, 2004 just worked on it for a little and messed around with it.... not completely finished with details..any sugestions? also...... why isn't my output coming out clear? its coming out so blurry... I HATE IT! Quote
Scottj3d Posted November 1, 2004 Posted November 1, 2004 Looks cool! I dont know if it will help but you can try upping the resolution to 800x600 or 1024x768. I dont know if you mean actual blurring or that pixelizing from zooming a low rez file in. I know it will show better detail by rendering a larger image. Quote
gra4mac Posted November 1, 2004 Posted November 1, 2004 Looks like you have glow on some things. Try turning the glow radius down or lowering the ambiance, if it's on. Quote
patsommer Posted November 1, 2004 Author Posted November 1, 2004 thanks guys.... ill try them both and see how it works out 8) Quote
entity Posted November 1, 2004 Posted November 1, 2004 You have a dark being that doesnt have much specular on him. Increase the size of your specular in his "surface materials" or "surface colors". Make the specular size larger than 100%. It works good on dull or shiney surfsces to bring some light on your character. (A good example is the way George Lucas lights Darth Vader.) Experiment with different (opposite colors?) colors to make things pop out against each other more. Tone some things down toward gray, let others be bright in tone. The composition is very good. I like creatures with glowing red eyes! Quote
Guest mrsl13 Posted November 1, 2004 Posted November 1, 2004 I really like the colors used and the layout..look forward to more... Mike C. Quote
patsommer Posted November 1, 2004 Author Posted November 1, 2004 hey entity, alright ill make sure to try that...... ill post a picture after i make all the updates Quote
patsommer Posted November 1, 2004 Author Posted November 1, 2004 decreased glow slightly.... increased and changed specular properties.... not to sure if i like it better this way though.... hmm.... what you guys think? Quote
entity Posted November 2, 2004 Posted November 2, 2004 I've been wrong before. What types of surfaces are you trying to show on the Dark being? leather, black chrome, stone, plastic? Quote
patsommer Posted November 2, 2004 Author Posted November 2, 2004 im tryin to show almost like a dark chainmail..... Quote
entity Posted November 2, 2004 Posted November 2, 2004 (edited) Well, I believe my advice to you was wrong in that case. Try putting your speculars settings back the way you had them and use more lights... if you are already using 2 or 3 lights reposition those so the highlights/textures show up more, because you want people to be able to see/feel what your character looks like and is made of, unless you want him to be shrouded in darkness the way he is. Did you input a diffuse setting for his clothing or materials? ---- all this is assuming you want his textures and materials and surfaces to be seen. If he is supposed to be a shadow creature then ignore what I'm saying. EDIT: Just keep playing around with the textures and lighting til you find what you are looking for... is actually the best advice. Edited November 2, 2004 by entity Quote
patsommer Posted November 3, 2004 Author Posted November 3, 2004 well it is more a shadow creature/ spirit then an actual person........ i changed the lighting and i think it looks a little better.... ill keep messin around with it and post again when i like it better. Quote
entity Posted November 3, 2004 Posted November 3, 2004 I agree! It looks better... I'll be watching for the update. Looking great! Quote
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