Anyone have a good Satin Brass?

riflemano311 · April 13, 2012, 07:03:01 AM

I work for a company that uses both powder coat ans well as polished or satin metal finishes. Does anyone have a good satin brass they would like to share. I am having a hard time getting any that I make to look good on what we are trying to apply it to. Thanks for any help!

riflemano311 · April 13, 2012, 07:04:06 AM

forgot to mention, we are using Keyshot 2 and have not updated to 3 yet. I don't think keyshot 3 materials are compatible with 2.

Arnaud · April 13, 2012, 07:48:10 AM

Roughness slider isn't enough to get the required satin effect ?
In addition you can apply a noisy bump to amplify the effect

riflemano311 · April 13, 2012, 08:14:20 AM

Hey Arnaud, thanks for the reply! No, that is more of a copper, and the bump isn't a brushed look. I will post what I have in a few, and give you a better idea of what I am looking for.

riflemano311 · April 13, 2012, 09:14:27 AM

Here is an idea of what I am looking for, I would love some constructive criticism on this.

Speedster · April 13, 2012, 03:23:42 PM

For the absolutely best info to date on rendering products, just download the webinar at http://keyshot.com/learning/webinars/. There is an important section on creating the "scratched" or Satin" finish you are looking for.
Bill G

Arnaud · April 14, 2012, 05:18:19 AM

Here another test made with 2 different environnements
Hi used standard brass, added some roughness (0.02) and a bump (rough_normal.jpg attached)

riflemano311 · April 18, 2012, 06:00:06 AM

Bill, The webinar was helpful, thanks for looking and thanks for your input and time!

Arnaud, I appreciate your input and time as well!

Mike