[eric nixon]

UPDATE: I found a way to get more transparency without a slowdown, but it does seem a bit less 'glowy' also, may try and get it a little brighter (scratches head) this is 36mins sl19;
3 bsdf

or this is brighter with 2 bsdf, hoping the look hasnt changed when its in a bunch < will test later

[eric nixon]

Progress..here is a comparison with the updated more transparent mxm, same render time, now uses 3bsdf (2 bsdf isnt looking right in a bunch setting - theres not enough glow).



bear in mind that this geometry is shaped like a 'double skin balloon' or 'a ballon inside a balloon'

[astanelle]

i like it ! feels way more realistic.
( i would make it even more transparent )

looking forward to see a couple of them together.

[eric nixon]

Yes, and it can easily be made more transparent (just the weighting) but it rapidly gets darker, so this seems like a nice compromise / sweet-spot. I wish I had more room for manoeuvre, most settings at max nosie-free levels.