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      skaught
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      Good Morning,

       On several occasions I have needed a chrome effect like you might get from Studio Max.  Currently I have to use a flat metal or chrome looking Jpeg fill.  Then I'll photoshop the chrome for a more realistic look.    
      

      Is there a way of getting this effect without using 3DS or another 3-D program?

      Thank you in advance for any advice.

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        skaught
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        BTW I do have turbo sketch and SUpodium but I haven't had a chance to play with it very much.

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          sepo
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          Quite easy to do in Podium. Have your surface with dark gray or black , add high reflection and there you go.

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            solo
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            Just remember to have something around for it to reflect, as a reflective surface without anything to reflect is just a flat surface, unless you have HDRI capability.

            http://www.solos-art.com

            If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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              skaught
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              Thanks alot sepo. Used a simple pipe next to a brick wall and it looks awesome. took about 10 seconds to render.

              I'm guessing that because I don't know what HDRI capability is, I probably don't have it. haha

              If you have a minute solo.....What is it?

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                Gaieus
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                High Dynamic Range Image (or something like that) which is a global background and certain rendering software can interpret its lighter areas as emitting light. Practically like real life.

                Gai...

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                  skaught
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                  looks interesting,will try it out. much appreciated. thanks guys.
                  peace.

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