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    cd reflection map

    Posted by Ben Trahair on October 18, 2007 at 1:25 pm

    Hey all,

    I’m trying to create the look of a cd that rotates on its axis in invigorator and has a rainbow like reflection map.
    I’ve tried creating a rainbow map and applying a radial blur and polar distortion effect, precomping it and using it as a layermap for reflection but it doesn’t quite seem to have the level of realism I’m after.

    Heres a moving example of what I’m trying to achieve:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egz5yKqpr90

    Does anyone have any ideas on how to achieve something like this within Invigorator/Ae?

    Thanks,

    Ben

    Ben Trahair replied 18 years, 8 months ago 2 Members · 2 Replies
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  • Jon Okerstrom

    October 18, 2007 at 11:13 pm

    Hi Ben,

    Using a precomp as a layermap is a smart idea – it gives you lots of control to animate the behavior of the reflection. Spending time to build in realism is key.

    I would also add some very small glints and glows that enhance the highlights as the disk spins. A little of this will do a lot.

    Jon

  • Ben Trahair

    October 19, 2007 at 3:51 am

    Thanks Jon.
    Will keep working at it!

    Any other suggestions are welcome too.

    Cheers,

    Ben

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