I think I tried that, and it gives me the same look as the barn doors effect. I'll try again though.

I'm working on a portfolio piece with a TV.

I'm unsure on how to light the TV's light into the room. First thing came to mind was to use the spotlight.

However, I'm having issues on how to...

I am working on a piece for my portfolio, and wanted to get a broad opinion.

One of the pieces in the scene is a TV.

I'm kind of scratching my head on what kind of material to use for the glass...

I'll chime in...
When I was working on gathering up textures for my portfolio pieces, instead of searching "for the right one", i download a LOT of similar textures because sometimes I find if I...

Okay, I'm a little lost in my work flow.

I would like to start doing normal maps on my models. I got the concept down and I understand how it works (mostly!).

I am curious on your workflow...

I found it very useful for many tools that I use! I'm terrible at memorizing the Hotbox system, so I use the Shelf system.

I put my favorite MEL scripts there too. Center Pivot, Delete History,...

Google "Male Muscular system" and you'll get a lot of different pictures. Find Large pictures, and you'll find better ones.

http://www.magazinehealth.com/human-muscular-system (Good Male...

I'm working on a logo. What I did was create text, make it live, then paint on the text with Particle Tool.

I did it previously, but after doing some animation, I needed to add some more. ...

I saw that, but like I said, I rather see it move, jiggle, like a real candle light. That involves Fluid dynamics. Ive seen a lot of fire tutorials, but not a single flame tutorial.

If I was just...

I would just make the shape (block in), smooth it two times, then make the "impressions" using Normals maps. Seems easy enough to do...me thinks. :-)