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Created as part of a project in school, this project was created off of an example. I was particularly proud of the way that the image turned out with the light reflections in the marble material beneath the glasses and the bottle. Originally, the project was appearing too bright and the objects absorbed and reflected too much light to look realistic. With a few minor adjustments, this was the result.
This particular project I was proud of because of the level of detail I was able to encapsule during it's creation. Using a few basic blinn materials with high reflectivity and a spotlight, this project was created. The same concept could be used to create a drop of water or a similar transparent item - the glass ball is only a beginning.
Working with Maya was truly an inspiring experience. The level of detail that you can put on a model is certainly impressive; unfortunately, the PLE of Maya is a bit of an annoyance to render in. I hope you understand that on a college students budget, I've not yet been able to afford Maya's full version for myself but I haven't given up hope I'll own it one day! Until then, it's great to know that the producers of Maya understand how important it is to get used to the program before you decide to spend the money and get it, and I'm greatful for the opportunities it's given me.
