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Dent Map 1479
Strength=5, 20 (default), and 100
Size=1000, Iterations=3
Each set of three spheres uses the same strength
range,butvariesthesize. Iterationsareheld
constant in both sets.
Iterations—Sets the number of calculations used to
create the dents. Default=2.
Dent is based on a fractal-noise equation. During
rendering, a dented surface is calculated one or
more times to produce the finished effect. Each
calculationpassisaniteration.
As a sur face is calcul ated, each iteration adds
to the number of dents and the complexity and
randomness of the final sur face (dents become
dented).
The Dent texture requires heavy calculation,
especially at higher iterations. This can slow down
rendering time considerably.
Iterations=1,3,and6
Size=500, Strength=20
The three spheres have uniform settings for size
and strength. On ly the number of iterations varies.
Swap—Reverses the position of colors or maps.
Co lors—Allows choice of two colors where
appropriate for a color component (such as
Diffuse). Defaults=black for Color #1 and white
for Color #2.
Dent can create patterns in an object’s color as well
as its surface. By using Dent as a diffuse color map,
theentiresurfaceisaffected.
Size=500, Strength=60
Iterations=2
Two colors are mixed to produce a random
pattern, governed by size, strength, and iterat ion
settings. The default colors are black and white,
but either can be replaced or swapped.
Left sphere: Sets the color to black and white.
Middle sphere: Replaces white with red.
Right sphere: Swap black and red.
By adjusting Strength, Size, and Iterations
parameters, you vary the Dent patterns on a
diffuse color map.
• Size sets the density of the dent pattern. At low
settings, the pattern is dense. As Size increases
with other settings held constant, the pattern
becomes increasingly sparse.
• Strength sets the color strength in the dent
pattern. At low settings, Color #1 (black)
dominates the pattern. As Strength increases,
Color #2 (white) replaces Color #1.
• I terations sets the color iterations in the dent
pattern. At low settings, Color #1 is dominant.
As iterations increase, Color #2 gradually
increases in the pattern.
Dent is applied as a diffuse map in the following
examples. Colors are default black and white.