Pluginless Chrome effects

[ss-kalm]

John,

Your chrome effect is stunning. How did you do it?

[angelize]

This was done with EC4000 with a custom reflection map.

[covoxer]

John,

Your chrome effect is stunning. How did you do it?

I'm using simple Curves. This is a classic technique, now can be used in Xtreme since it has a Curves tool.

[steve.ledger]

Some might consider the Curves tool a plugin John
(c/o Magix isn't it?)

[covoxer]

Some might consider the Curves tool a plugin John
(c/o Magix isn't it?)

Yes, it is a live effect plug-in. But since it is not a 3rd party plug-in, everyone can use it.
It worth noting though that in Xtreme, all the bitmap tools are implemented in form of plug-ins.
So, all examples demonstrated in this thread are using at least one live effect. Select your example and activate LE tool. You'll see the effect in the list.

[Big Frank]

That's a superb silver/chrome effect, John. Can you by any chance do the same thing whilst adding the reflections that chrome is so well known for as shown in this photo?

[steve.ledger]

I agree.

Slightly OT (but to the point) the WD tweaks are 'plugins' of a sort which help non-coders achieve a design and function goal.

I'm not a fan of Graphics plugins because so many produce horrid results and I don't feel I have full control of the output, but I do use them when they are right for the job. It's a tool, nothing more.

[ss-kalm]

I'm using simple Curves. This is a classic technique, now can be used in Xtreme since it has a Curves tool.

OK, I give .... Where do I find this Curves tool ...... Never mind, I found it .........

[salaam]

I thought that I would try without using a plug-in or even a bitmap.
These use a contrast transparency.

(Ooops! Is plasma cloud a bitmap?)

[jvila]

here without any pluggin, just fill tool.
Un abrazo