Help with Chrome and metal

[cybernuke]

Hello Guys,

I am new on this forum so HI ALL

ohh I forgot to mention that I am totally noobie in Vray Rendering and materials.

The thing is, I need ur help in making the material like the image below. See the big chrome ball. I love the reflection and the material.

http://www.quickmercury.net/chrome/splash.jpg

Also if u look at the second image that robotic hand there is a nice soft shadow and distorted reflection.

http://www.quickmercury.net/chrome/robotichand.jpg

Would u pls tell me how to make these chrome reflection materials and Those shadows with reflection on the plane and what lights should I use. I would really appricate ur help and thanks in advance.


BTW I have taken the screen shots from the site www.whoswestudios.com

[Dynedain]

Well, when it comes to chrome or metal, its pretty simple.

You need:

1) A grey diffuse color
2) Reflections set to about 75% grey
3) A little bit of glossiness in the reflections (.9 or so)
4) A good environment for reflections and/or lighting

[Da_elf]

looks like 90%of that renderings look comes from that environment map

[cybernuke]

Thanks a lot Dynedain and Da_elf for giving me some directions. I will try this out and post my results.

Thanks again guys

[olitech]

Alternatively, try this chrome setting:

1) Diffuse black
2) Reflection HSV value 0,0,245
3) Fresnel "off"
4) IOR 2.97

make sure you use an HDR for reflections