#Snow and Ice Help
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I'm trying to model an igloo on a frozen lake. I'm having a tough time making
good ice and snow. Right now I'm using light lead metal textures on glass with
a light bump map but it doesn't quite work. Does any one have any suggestions?
I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks, John
John,
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There's an example of ice in a file called ice.gif in the images/animation
section of the library that was uploaded recently. Check it out and you can
contact the uploader if you like it.
Great. Thanks for the tip, I'll check it out.
Cheers, John
John
Make sure you're using plenty of blue, especially in the ambient material. Use
a little self-illumination and possibly some reflections. Just some thoughts,
haven't tried it myself<g>
TedB
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Thanks. I'm still playing with it. "Ice" and "snow" texture maps don't seem
to be too great. I've found that blurred bump maps yield a good surface, but
I'm still having problems with the transparency. The bump maps also alias if
they are set too high. Lot's of juggling.
The Ice.gif in the library is quite good. I sent email to the contributor but
haven't heard back. Does anyone know who did it (the name isn't in with the
file) or how it was done?
I guess I'll just have to keep playing with it. Cheers, John