[Bubbaloo]

You're right, I need to rotate it some to get that highlight under control.

[kami]

On the latest version all the focus is on the highlight on the Scale.

that's true. I'd also suggest a third lighting. is this a hdri studio environment?

[Bubbaloo]

I have emitter planes on both sides and top, and hdri for fill light.

[m-Que]

You can also try creating a night version with your Garrity Flashlight from last year to simulate a table lamp.
Might look very interesting...

[Bubbaloo]

Might be a good idea. I don't know about the render time, though... lots of caustics and SSS.

[m-Que]

... lots of caustics and SSS.

That's exactly why it's worth waiting for

[Bubbaloo]

Maybe it would clear up during my vacation this summer...

[Tea_Bag]

Great update Brain! - Like the new lighting setup!

[Bubbaloo]

Great update Brian! - Like the new lighting setup!

Thanks! It's not really a different setup, just different values in the Multilight.

[kami]

it shows a bit more contrast in the image. more dark parts and not everything equally bright. that's why i like it better

[Bubbaloo]

You can also try creating a night version with your Garrity Flashlight from last year to simulate a table lamp.
Might look very interesting...

There's no way I'm waiting a month for this one to clear up...

[Bubbaloo]

Started a new pen model for the scene.

[Bubbaloo]

A small update on my new pen model. I've been too busy to get much done, but I put some ink in it and modelled the clear rubber grip (SSS and displacement map).

[rusteberg]

that yellow highlighter must be as dry as a bone by now......

[Bubbaloo]

Ok, the pen is done, just the cap left...