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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
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Texturing a gum pack, Part I.

Christopher Tyler Oct, 7th 2012 1 Comment
This texturing and rendering tutorial walks through the process of texturing a gum pack. It emphasizes the use of a tin type metal foil using normal maps to provide texture. Part of this tutorial also shows how to adjust the Lightdome for use in the rendering process.
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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
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Understanding the difference between Brightness and Intensity in the Lightdome

Christopher Tyler Oct, 4th 2012 1 Comment
This rendering tutorial discusses the difference between the Intensity and Brightness function in the Lightdome and how to use them in concert with each other. It also discusses how to use the Soften function for a unique way of viewing HDRI images.
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PROJECT COMPONENT: Texturing the handle of an old film camera.

Christopher Tyler Sep, 24th 2012 0 Comments
This materials tutorial shows how to generate a rough, dark grey plastic as part of the materials for an old film camera. It specifically shows how to setup the material using the fresnel interpolator, then how to customize the fresnel values to constrain the fresnel effect based on surface roughness.
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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
UV Mapping | Misc
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Rendering an old cellular phone

Christopher Tyler Sep, 20th 2012 1 Comment
This rendering tutorial walks through the lighting and light balancing process for an old digital phone. It shows how to use various light amplifiers to get the desired energy level. It finally shows how to use a simple post processing function (gamma) in Photoshop to augment the final rendering.
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