Other than the fact that BB is a freakin' genius, I don't see what's going on! Of the three non-envdome renders, I think the non-GC is far and away the best one. The rest are pale and off-color.

Now, I don't object to using the dome and IDL all the time... I pretty well do anyway. But what  bugs the crap out of me is that I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong with GC and direct lighting.

Any help or suggestions will be appreciated.