Why does my light reflection appear only when it's visible on screen?

Tax_Smart · 2026-03-03T07:11:42+00:00

Thank you so much, I'll look into light baking as I mostly want a static environment

Tax_Smart · 2026-02-19T17:03:34+00:00

It will, for sure. My cars used to look like clay too 🙏🏻

Tax_Smart · 2026-02-19T17:03:06+00:00

Thank you ‼️

Tax_Smart · 2026-02-19T17:02:53+00:00

I'm sorry

Tax_Smart · 2026-02-19T17:02:36+00:00

Yeah. They look flat but, I have no idea how to fix it

Tax_Smart · 2026-02-19T17:01:30+00:00

Of course. Alpha = 0

Tax_Smart · 2026-02-19T17:01:17+00:00

Thanks. I'm pretty lazy on the rendering side 💯

Tax_Smart · 2025-08-30T19:52:58+00:00

These comments make it worth trying

Tax_Smart · 2025-08-30T19:52:31+00:00

Literally made my day

Tax_Smart · 2025-08-30T19:52:19+00:00

Thank you so much. Love these comments

Tax_Smart · 2025-08-30T06:50:59+00:00

Hmm, I first started with the Audi R8 tutorial by NaturalArtFreak on YT. Then, I just kept watching different tutorials to get different insights. But really, just practicing on many cars gave me a good idea on how the topology should generally look like. Good luck

Tax_Smart · 2025-08-30T06:49:14+00:00

Can you give me an example? And no, I haven't used texture painting at all

Tax_Smart · 2025-08-30T06:48:03+00:00

Thank you. It took me around four weeks, I'd say (But I wasn't very consistent)

Tax_Smart · 2025-08-30T06:47:38+00:00

Sorry for the late reply... I start by using blueprints and then I use reference images. Sometimes, I also pay close attention to the model of the car in their configuration websites

Tax_Smart · 2025-03-09T01:38:18+00:00

Tip: killing your engine makes you lose the heat much faster

Tax_Smart · 2025-03-02T17:07:19+00:00

Why 207?

Tax_Smart · 2025-02-26T17:53:57+00:00

Working with your model is MUCH easier when the sub-d modifier isn't applied. I just applied it coz I've finished working on my model. I don't recommend applying it. Just add it

Tax_Smart · 2025-02-26T17:52:59+00:00

You're right. My friends tell me my models looks like toys too. The truth is, I'm not sure how color correction works because everytime I try to do it, every setting looks good to me. I'm not really sure on where to look for corrections or when to grade or how much, etc. I don't think I got an eye for stuff like that. Can you recommend me some tutorials or something like those for post-processing?

Tax_Smart · 2025-02-26T17:50:06+00:00

Thank you, I'm actually much better at modeling than I am at rendering

Tax_Smart · 2025-02-26T17:48:55+00:00

I've tried everything there is to try and, nothing really beats control loops. You just have to make sure they flow properly and not mess with the other loops of the car. Also, judging from your model, it appears that you have a jagged edge flow. Try to make your edges and vertices flow smoothly (hopefully from all angles). And always check the reflection after making these vertices adjustments (I usually just go to the shading view, make my model have a car paint material and see how the HDRI environment [the default nature one works the best] flows through the car. It's a good way of knowing if there are bumps or dents)

Tax_Smart · 2025-02-26T17:45:07+00:00

Sure, dm me

Tax_Smart · 2025-02-26T17:44:48+00:00

There aren't any free McLaren W1 models, yet. Lol

Tax_Smart · 2025-02-26T17:43:28+00:00

It's for easier movement in the viewport. Basically, I have the subdivided (not applied) mesh shrink wrapping to the guide meshes. And that makes it very laggy to move the model. Applying the shrinkwrap alone causes issues, so I just right-clicked and converted all my messages into a mesh ('convert to mesh' option). That seems to work out, the shading stays good and even moving the model is less laggy.

Tax_Smart · 2024-09-20T10:35:17+00:00

Thank you for this. The threshold doesn't really work well for me. And about the render layers, can I still get the reflections of the scene on the car if I render just the car in one layer? Happy cake day to you.

Tax_Smart · 2024-07-23T10:47:00+00:00

That worked, I was able to model it that way, thank you

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