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Eye 5 extends the glint system by adding a second, smaller glint at the bottom-right of the pupil (315°). The two glints together create a richer sense of light and depth that makes the eye feel far more three-dimensional.

Big Idea 1 — Two Glints, Two Roles

The top-left glint at 135° is the primary specular highlight — the bright spot your eye goes to first. The bottom-right glint at 315° is a quieter secondary reflection. Together they suggest the eye is a spherical surface catching light from multiple angles.

Big Idea 2 — Squaring the Factor for a Smaller Accent

The bottom glint radius uses glintFactor twice: eyeRadius * pupilFactor * glintFactor * glintFactor. Multiplying by the same factor a second time makes the bottom glint noticeably smaller than the top without needing a separate magic number — the same proportional scale just compounds.

Big Idea 3 — Pulling the Bottom Glint Inward

The bottom glint is placed closer to the pupil center: glintBottomDistance = eyeRadius * pupilFactor * 0.7. Reducing the distance by 30% keeps the small accent tucked inside the pupil area, reinforcing its role as a subordinate detail rather than a competing highlight.

Big Idea 4 — Visual Hierarchy Through Size and Position

The combination of a larger, farther primary glint and a smaller, closer secondary glint creates visual hierarchy. The viewer's eye naturally reads the larger glint first, then discovers the smaller one. This two-glint pattern mirrors how highlights are painted on glass, eyes, and metallic surfaces in traditional illustration.