Anyone here good with Lightwave?

I've got this problem that's annoying me big time. I can't really describe it, but if you're good with LW, you might be able to figure out my problem, and how I might be able to fix it. I'm tired of remaking this over and over, and coming up with the same problem.

Example: http://visualintensity.com/modelershot.jpg

That's right after I create the surface, with the Smoothing box checked, Diffuse at 80%, and Specular at 75%.

Is that there when you render or just in layout? How are you creating the model? (i.e. lathe, etc.)

Chris

That's just when I'm creating it in Modeler.

I created one side, then used Lathe to make it 360º. Then I add the surface, and that's the result I get.

I made the Sides setting real high (like around 150), if that makes a difference.

Rendering it takes it out for the most part, but the rough edges still remain around the base, and that 'swirl' is still visible inside the bowl. I've tried rendering it with different variations, all with the same result.

I'm not real familiar with the later versions of LW so i don't know how much i can help, but to be honest if you really don't see it when you render then who gives a flip? 3D is all about what you see, not how it was created or what it actually looks like. To quote a friend of mine (an animator/compositor in Hollywood) "if it looks right, it is right."

Random thoughts would start with moving/adjusting your lights to see if that changes anything. As far as the bottom edge i really can't tell how much detail there is there, but have you tried lathing it with a bit more curve in your original profile there?

Chris

But it is still there when rendered. :D

I could angle the bowl, if really necessary, to hide that swirl problem, but the base would still be ridged.

I'll play around with the lighting, I guess. I've added enough curve to where it barely, if at all, changes.