Gander0 Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 Hi I need to create some light studies of interiors for a potential building development. The studies need to be of interiors lit from external sunlight. I was wondering if anyone had any info about glass absorption, accurate refraction etc etc. Is it possible to create various real world glass types as it is to bring in photometric real world lighting data? I'm using max6 and radiosity, daylight system to try and create as accurate a model as possible. Any help is much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh1587140445 Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 I have always had the same problem. But the most difficult part is to get the right amount/color of tint in the glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IC Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 As far as I remember, the refraction index value for glass is 1.5. Water is 1.33. I use Lightwave and you just type these values in the refraction channel but I don't know how max handles it. Lightwave also simulates realistic caustics but again I'm not sure about Max(maybe need Vray or similar for that) Hope that helps-probably not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gander0 Posted June 3, 2004 Author Share Posted June 3, 2004 Thanks.....Found the reflectance transmittance display which might help me with the internal light, provided i can find the relevant data. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred_bock Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 pleeese... be kind to explain you're solution here ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gander0 Posted June 4, 2004 Author Share Posted June 4, 2004 No solution as yet Fred, this is research for an upcoming project, will let you know how i go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred_bock Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 cool !! good luck then !! by the way.. i remember i good company of glass, http://www.pilkington.com/ but this one you you already know, i'm sure !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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