[Tom Slattery]

I did try that but it completely scrambled the sweep.

Thanks!
~TPS

[Tom Slattery]

That is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thank you very much!

~TPS

[Tom Slattery]

Ah…I see. I was unchecking ‘receive shadows’ in the compositing tag, but I see this works better.

I pointed an area light from the floor towards the ceiling with an include in the light for only the ceiling. Those two combined got the results I was looking for: the HDR look with the lighting I wanted.

Thanks!
~TPS

[Tom Slattery]

Thanks!

[Tom Slattery]

After using Cinema for 5 years, one would think I would look at the scene to see if i had already put a light in there, which I did. No wonder there were two shadows everywhere.

Nonetheless, that’s a great tip. Thanks for the input!

~TPS

[Tom Slattery]

The Relief is exactly what I was looking for.

Thanks!
~TPS

[Tom Slattery]

I usually assign a tiny bit of reflection to absolute black objects (like 2%) to make them punch through more. Specular helps, too.

~TPS

[Tom Slattery]

If you are using v10 and after, you can also use the Interactive Render Region (Alt > R). It’s great for previewing before going full-res. I use it all the time.

~TPS

[Tom Slattery]

Also, if your were to fillet the end caps, use R1 (R2 for the other end of the tube) as the selection of your material.

~TPS

[Tom Slattery]

Use selection “C1” (Cap 1) for your end texture. C2 will apply it to the other side of the tube.

~TPS