I've tried it Carl, and it does not work with my methods. Teaching oneself leads to some odd habbits and workarounds to problems that don't exist. I can see a way to please the almighty shivan, but I dont feel like changing my already working ways. Also, for having very limited resources and experience, i'd say im pretty damn good.
And thats another point, I meant the title of the thread. If you want professional quality renders, go somewhere else. I tried your way once and didn't like it, as evident by the second picture not having the particular effect you were looking for. The only reason I'm releasing my better works is because Im tired of looking at them and a certain member, whom I respect as an artist, said that the first was good.
Now, if you have any more critisism, although constructive, lets hear it now.
