Diamond
This was a quick project to build a geometrically correct diamond with optical properties close to that of a real diamond. I'd have to say my influences come from the fact that I recently became engaged. This is the second diamond I have built, the last being in the early 90's for a client. With Lightwave 6.5 I was able to play with the caustics, however, this is not evident in this animation test. I used the new gem modeler tool, however the geometry generated by the gem tool is severely lacking and required hand tuning and extra modeling to achieve the classic ideal cut. - Chad C. Yates 2001