In Bryce 6, there’s this feature called TIR (total internal reflection) which is supposed to be neat-o for renders of objects that naturally have…internal reflections.
Like gemstones. Looks a’ight, I suppose (click for bigger version).
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you know what’s really cool but not quite related to this post… there’s a way you can tell if a diamond is real or not. Just stand in a dark room and point a laser straight into the top of the diamond. If the diamond reflects the laser into lots of tiny dots around the room, it’s real. Carlos and I tried it. I have to say there was some anxiety ’cause he got my ring at a flea market.
We are actually at this very moment trying to find a CZ or something similar. I’m so curious I’m about to go to JCPEnney and snag something from their costume jewelry department. heehee we’ll keep you posted on the results.
you know what’s really cool but not quite related to this post… there’s a way you can tell if a diamond is real or not. Just stand in a dark room and point a laser straight into the top of the diamond. If the diamond reflects the laser into lots of tiny dots around the room, it’s real. Carlos and I tried it. I have to say there was some anxiety ’cause he got my ring at a flea market.
Did you ever try it with a cubic zirconia?
@Annie: Had no idea. That’s pretty cool, and maybe I’ll pick up a cheap laser just to see it. I wonder how Bryce will handle it.
And thanks for reminding us a flea market is not the preferred place to purchase a diamond ring. 😀
@Allen: Instead of a bunch of dots, you’ll see a picture of Barry Manilow.
We are actually at this very moment trying to find a CZ or something similar. I’m so curious I’m about to go to JCPEnney and snag something from their costume jewelry department. heehee we’ll keep you posted on the results.