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    Same issue, different result

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    Roxana Moise-Dan(ox)
    posted to: The Refraction and Glass Shaders

    Hi!

    I applied the solidify modifier, I have everything connected as in the video, but I don't get the same result as Jonathan. I've also bumped up the values on Glossy and Transmission. Is there anything else to check?

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    • Omar Domenech replied

      It can be that everything is working fine, just that you don't have anything interesting to reflect. Try adding an HDRI to the world environment and see how the material behaves when it has stuff all around to reflect and refract.

    • Roxana Moise-Dan(ox) replied

      I do have an HDRI added. Scene lights and scene world are also checked. I will try messing around with the settings and see if anything changes.

    • Omar Domenech replied

      I still think is an environment issue. Maybe remove the ground plane so that it only has the environment left and there's no other choice but reflect it. In any case, you can share the file if all else fails, so it's easier to troubleshoot.

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    • Roxana Moise-Dan(ox) replied

      Sorry for taking up your time. It seems the plane was obstructing my view and I couldn't see the sphere. I am not used to the shading tab. Everything's ok now. Thanks

    • Omar Domenech replied

      Ok cool. Another Sherlock Holmes case cracked. Good job my dear Roxana Watson.

    • Martin Bergwerf replied

      Hi Roxana,

      Try changing your Camera angle:

      Camera_Angle.jpg

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    • Martin Bergwerf replied

      Oops, it was already solved


    • Omar Domenech replied

      Open and shut case. Orange juice are on me tonight.

    • Roxana Moise-Dan(ox) replied

      Yes, a plane was obstructing the view. Quite literally "Elementary!".

      Thanks guys!