Help with reflections and more

[Damsel]

Can you give me an idea on what controls the specular settings here in the render that cause the sharp artifacts? I have set a blur in the specular channel of the material and am using "Adaptive DMC" in the anti-aliasing. With or without the filter on, doesn't seem to make a difference, I still see the artifacts. Any other tips for lighting the scene with jewelry would be appreciaed also. :-)

One area light is used. Thanks for any ideas.



http://www.berry-designs.com/pictures/ring.jpg

[hiro]

do you use "subpixel mapping" in color mapping?
try this!

edit: realy nice image!

[glass.use]

do you use "subpixel mapping" in color mapping?
try this!

edit: realy nice image!

yes, and also enable the filter down Adabtive DMC, choose sinclancoz

[Damsel]

Okay, thanks. I'll try all of that and let you know. :-)

[Damsel]

MUCH MUCH better. :-) Thank you so much! Now I just have to get my lighting correct. I'd like more light and some deeper shadows.



http://www.berry-designs.com/pictures/ring2.jpg