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DigitalG8 · 02-09-2003, 06:16 PM

I have posted this problem on 2 other msg boards and no one has been able to help me.

PROBLEM:

I have a couple questions:

First off,
I am getting some strange polygon shadow reactions in my glass and walls of this building I am making. I will post 2 pictures of what is happening.

1st pic 320x240:
No problems everything seems to be ok.

2nd pic 640x480:
I am gettnig strnge distortion, in teh walls and windows.

The problem is occuring at higher resolutions than 320x240.

Computer specs:

Athlon 1.4
G-Force 4 ti 4600 ( I read alias site, they dont recommend this card, and said I may have problems) Dual monitors
800 or so memory

PLEASE HELP SOS!!!!

Second, coulld someone suggest how I can make this scene look more photo realistic? The building is too flat shaded, how can I make it look more realistic.

DigitalG8 · 02-09-2003, 06:19 PM

Second Higher resolution picture:

carrot juice · 04-09-2003, 01:50 AM

Those rendering errors are probably due to your card- I had similar ones a while back with the very same card. maybe try applying a bump map to the building or using a texture derived from an actual image of the building to make it look more real.
here's a nice texture site to help you out:
http://www.pixelpoke.com/FREE%20PIXELS.html

DDaudio19 · 04-09-2003, 02:32 AM

I have a GeForce Ti 4600 and never had a problem with it yet in maya. Hmmm don't know about your problem though... strange...

02-09-2003, 06:16 PM	#1
DigitalG8 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: miccion viejo ca Posts: 3	Shadow Lighting problem! HELP! I have posted this problem on 2 other msg boards and no one has been able to help me. PROBLEM: I have a couple questions: First off, I am getting some strange polygon shadow reactions in my glass and walls of this building I am making. I will post 2 pictures of what is happening. 1st pic 320x240: No problems everything seems to be ok. 2nd pic 640x480: I am gettnig strnge distortion, in teh walls and windows. The problem is occuring at higher resolutions than 320x240. Computer specs: Athlon 1.4 G-Force 4 ti 4600 ( I read alias site, they dont recommend this card, and said I may have problems) Dual monitors 800 or so memory PLEASE HELP SOS!!!! Second, coulld someone suggest how I can make this scene look more photo realistic? The building is too flat shaded, how can I make it look more realistic. Attached Images __________________ Thanks! Michael www.digitalg8.com Last edited by DigitalG8; 02-09-2003 at 06:21 PM.
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02-09-2003, 06:19 PM	#2
DigitalG8 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: miccion viejo ca Posts: 3	Second Higher resolution picture: Attached Thumbnails __________________ Thanks! Michael www.digitalg8.com
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04-09-2003, 01:50 AM	#3
carrot juice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 346	Those rendering errors are probably due to your card- I had similar ones a while back with the very same card. maybe try applying a bump map to the building or using a texture derived from an actual image of the building to make it look more real. here's a nice texture site to help you out: http://www.pixelpoke.com/FREE%20PIXELS.html __________________ Grinning Idiot Films Our Pal the Atom
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04-09-2003, 02:32 AM	#4
DDaudio19 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 40	I have a GeForce Ti 4600 and never had a problem with it yet in maya. Hmmm don't know about your problem though... strange...
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