topic Re: Reflection on Black Surface in Visualization

Reflection on Black Surface

Anonymous — Thu, 11 May 2023 10:22:56 GMT

I am trying to figure out how render a cutaway axon with a black background and have a reflection of the axon on a black surface directly below. (The whole scene is floating in a sea of black) I have set up the view, set the background to render black, and placed a black plane of glass directly below the model. The problem I am having is that when I set up the cutting planes, the cut goes through the glass plane below - messing up the reflection. I have also tried with the marquee, but the same thing happens. Is there any way to limit the vertical range of the cut so it doesn't go through the plane also?

Thanks for any suggestions.

Re: Reflection on Black Surface

Dwight — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:57:49 GMT

Save the building cutaway ONLY as an object - from a top 3D view.

Place the object on the black ocean.

Where 'bouts in Texas?

Re: Reflection on Black Surface

Anonymous — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 23:45:25 GMT

Thanks, I'll give that a whirl.

East side of Houston - city called Baytown.

Oh yeah, enjoyed your books - any plans for more?

Re: Reflection on Black Surface

Dwight — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 23:52:38 GMT

I am negotiating right now. Can't say more.

Order some "boalpeenus" [boiled peanuts] for me next time you are out.

Re: Reflection on Black Surface

Anonymous — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:10:30 GMT

Sure...no problem!

I haven't tried "boalpeenus" - still acquiring a taste for East Texas/Louisiana cuisine - although I sure like the seafood gumbo!

Re: Reflection on Black Surface

Dwight — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:15:24 GMT

AKA "goober peas."

Re: Reflection on Black Surface

Anonymous — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:55:11 GMT

Ahhh...I get it.

Tried your save as object method and it worked like a charm.

Thanks, Dwight!