Re: Diamond glass appearance

At 7:35 AM 5/3/99, Mark Weatherford wrote:
> I have created an image of a diamond, but am having some trouble
> in getting it to look glassy like a real diamond.  Does anyone have
> some suggestions?

Two designer tricks from before there were computers.... ;-)

--  Shiny surfaces reflect their environment. You don't need a mirror-like
reflection, but even just some soft general reflection suggesting the
surroundings can help. (ground and sky? lamp and tablecloth? etc)

--  A tiny drop of white gouache was used for highlights... with computers,
try airbrushing in a small star-like cross in white at the corner where the
object would catch light. Subtle, but it's a magic convincer.

jd




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