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Edge Lit Acrylic

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2019 9:35 pm
by JGolden
I'm trying to simulate edge lit acrylic for lighting analysis.
Example: Image
Is there a material or render setting that would give this effect?

My SketchUp test file is attached.
test.skp
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Re: Edge Lit Acrylic

Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2019 2:26 pm
by Fletch
Does this thread help?

I contains .skp model for your convenience.

Subject: Need help. Glass plate with LEDs
Image

Re: Edge Lit Acrylic

Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2019 2:55 pm
by Fletch
see attached .skp (2018 version) file.
test-TWL-Support.skp
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- foreground light emitting plane reflecting into acrylic surface, and background spot lights on wall/floor help visualize what the materials are doing. added floor material for same reason.
test-TWL-Support_Scene 2.jpg
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note: exposure for rendering set to 2.0 in Post-process>Simple in render window.

also: try searching forum for "neon light" there's a nice thread there for creative lighting techniques.