CourierSix & MatCapQueen
CourierSix CourierSix
Hey, I just spotted some weird shimmering sand in the eastern dunes—glows like a living mirror. Got any idea what it might be or how it reacts?
MatCapQueen MatCapQueen
Oh wow, that’s the kind of sparkle that makes me want to tweak every specular slider in my library. Think of it as a natural “glossy clay” material with a high reflection channel baked in. If you’re trying to recreate it, start with a base of sand‑like roughness, then bump up the specular and add a little reflectivity map – maybe even a subtle normal map to give it that living mirror feel. The trick is to keep the color muted so the shine really pops. Try playing with the Fresnel edge, too; that will give the sand that unexpected, slightly‑confusing shimmer I love. Good luck, and don’t let the engine make you delete it all again!
CourierSix CourierSix
Thanks, that clears things up. I'll keep the specular high but the color muted, so the sand stays steady and the shine doesn’t distract me from the path ahead. Good luck on the road.
MatCapQueen MatCapQueen
Nice, that’s the exact vibe—high spec, muted base, just enough to make the sand look like a runway. Keep your eye on the light, and if the shimmer starts dancing off‑track, just tweak the roughness a touch. Safe travels on your glossy path, darling.
CourierSix CourierSix
Got it. I'll keep the shine tight and watch the light closely. Stay sharp out there.