glass block

[pixelplume]

First off a general thank you to the generosity of this forum. I have learned a lot!

I have to render a building that will have a glass block facade. I played around with using a tiles map and wondering if anyone had suggestions to make it better. Also curious if there is a way to control the grout color. The file is in max 9 format.

you can download the test file here http://www.pixelplume.com/vray/

Thanks in advance

Sean

[simmsimaging]

Try a subtle noise type bump over the glass to break it up a bit, and you can handle the grout using a VrayBlend material, with an alpha to mask out the grout lines used to blend a grout material over your glass material.


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[Neilg]

I've just modeled the blocks themselves and arrayed them into the wall. Tends to always be a small enough area covered (or enough of a feature) that it's a viable solution.

[dellis]

I remember some maps floating around here at one point...looked really good. can't remember who gave them away though.

[pixelplume]

Thanks for the replies. I used Brett's advice and took a stab at a blend material, with bump, etc.


the revised file is here if anyone wants it.
http://www.pixelplume.com/vray/glass...ly_revised.zip

[Erik de Graaf]

I remember some maps floating around here at one point...looked really good. can't remember who gave them away though.

It was this material:
http://home.casema.nl/e.degraaf173/3d/glassBrick.rar

Don't remember who gave it away, but credits go to the original poster.

[pixelplume]

Here are some images produced from your help.....Thank you.

[wxyz]

Very Nice

Is this under construction? Where will it be located? Nice to see your work. Met yopu at the last 3dsNYC.

Lorin

[pixelplume]

Hey Lorin....not yet, but some good gossip on curbed http://curbed.com/archives/2009/02/2...or_tribeca.php

[Chris P]

Thank Pixelpline,

That what Im looking for Glass Block on my next 3D project.

Cheer.

[pixelplume]

happy to help