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Creating a helix with a flat gardient (no shadows)
Hi.
I’m to create a helix that has a gradient (Black>Grey>White) but renders without shadows, effectively making it look 2d. Is this possible?
I have my helix with a gradient applied (I’ve tried applying the gradient in both the colour and luminance channels) but I can’t figure out how to render without the shadows etc that give it the 3d look. I’ve tried playing with multipass settings but with no luck.
Below is where I am currently up to.
For bonus points, I’d like to know how to taper both ends. The Sweep Nurb only lets me taper the end.
Thank you in advance.
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5 Replies
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You had the right idea using the luminance channel. Put the gradient in luminance and disable all the other channels and you should get what you’re after.
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Thanks Adam.
I’ve done that but it’s still not looking quite right….
As you can see, there are still shadows etc. Am I missing something?
Thanks again.
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Ah, I see my problem. I just needed to change the gradient type from 2d-Star to 2D-V.
Thank you!
Any suggestions on making it taper at both ends?
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Cool.
You can make the helix taper but twirling down the sweep object’s “Details” menu and adjusting the scale graph. Ctrl + Click the line to add points.
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That worked perfectly. Thank you once again.
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