Human skin is a tricky subject that needs a SSS shader to achieve good looking results. We will use VrayFastSSS2 material for this purpose. First of all, the skin is composed from multiple layers. The outer layer is very thin and light, while the inner layer is quite red or pink in color. Together, they create the characteristic color we…
The basic idea behind this material is very similar to the tree leaves, but there is no need for the Back material. Flower petals are usually pretty much the same from both sides. Here is the basic setup: the glossiness is a bit higher, while the reflections are a bit stronger than they would be for leaves. The translucency map…
The best way to create tree (or any other kinds of) leaves is with a Vray2SidedMtl. The reason is that leaves are very thin and let through a lot of light. This is especially visible when there is any sort of a back light. Basically, you'll need to set up two materials, front and back. The front is a strong,…
