Fluid is too bright

[bravid2001]

Hello,

I have created a 3d container with emitter. I mostly left everything at the default values. I have attached a screen shot. As you can see, the particles are really bright. I want them to be more steam like. Right now, they seem to be glowing. Any advice as how to fix this?

Thanks 

[bjohnston]

Well, fluid is not really particles at all.  That being said, adjust the color/shading of the fluid as well as the shadowing or the density if it is too thick.  Nothing is usable in Maya at its default settings.