11-15-2005, 02:33 AM
Quote:IMHO, the shaded folder looks awkward. It looks "inflated". That's what's called "pillow shading" which should be avoided. A folder is flat so it should use a different kind of shading.Nah, that's not pillow shading. 'Pillow shading' is when you simply have the object get brighter at the center and darker at the edges, with no real light source. That folder, while it may appear somewhat 'bulky', definately has a (logical) light source. A possible solution would be to redo the shading with less dramatic and thick bands of shadows and highlights.