Beyond the Surface
The Sapphire Manifesto is a technical deep-dive into the behavior of light within transparent horological architecture. This project serves as an exploration of the delicate balance between structural rigidity and optical fluidity, focusing on the challenge of rendering high-index refraction and prismatic dispersion.
Every frame is a study of Crystalline Physics. The project focuses on the interaction between light rays and microscopic tolerances, where chromatic aberration is treated not as a flaw, but as a digital fingerprint of authenticity and premium craft.
The Optical Thesis
Refraction & Caustics: Advanced simulation of light paths through multi-layered sapphire structures.
Material Fidelity: High-fidelity PBR shaders designed to replicate the specific density and clarity of horological-grade crystals.
Optical Dispersion: Precise rendering of the spectral split at the edges of the bevels, ensuring a realistic prismatic effect.
