GI question

[wurp]

If I create a big shere with a constans material in XSI and put for example a plane with a shere inside this spere, turn on GI for the light and the objects, then how come I dont see one of those soft round shadows GI usually causes? If I do the same in for example Lightwave it creates a nice shadow under the sphere. is this because LW has radiosity and not GI as XSI? Whats it the difference between GI and radiosity?

[atyss]

You are looking for is Final Gathering. Turn it on and then your outer sphere will emit light.

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Whats it the difference between GI and radiosity
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Basically they are different approaches to generate a light bouncing effect. Take a look at this link:

http://www.cgtalk.com/showthread.php?s=&am...al+illumination

Hope this helps
Salutations - Cheers
Bernard Lebel

[google1]

Now I'm getting really confused... when did the army come into this? And I thought GIs were only ever sent on very special missions... well I be damned if everyone's got them!

[atyss]

When you add GI to your scene, as soon as you hit Render you have a full squad of them knoking to your door. Very useful for collecting debts or intimidating rivals.

Bernard