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B1lancer
02-06-2009, 06:27 PM
My question is how can I create a metallic flake(and/or pearlescent) paint effect using 3DS MAX?

Something along the lines of this,

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/8053/glitter.jpg

Thanks for any and all help,

Kindest Regards, Jack

Fredddy
02-06-2009, 08:22 PM
Here is a tutorial if your using the scanline renderer.
http://www.3d-palace.com/xenomorphic/education/doc_pearlescant.htm

If your using mentalray just use the Car Paint shader.

B1lancer
02-06-2009, 08:29 PM
Thanks for the tutorial, I'll give it a read.

Regards, Jack