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antique // Work in Progress
Post by chrisj // May 20, 2007, 3:36am
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Finally getting back into the swing of things after having a dry spell 3dwise.
Here's my latest wip. Hope you like it.
Chris |
Post by Johny // May 20, 2007, 3:44am
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Nice room!
waiting for the texture version ;) |
Post by W!ZARD // May 20, 2007, 4:54am
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You may have been having a dry spell but you've not lost your talent for interior design Chris! This is looking brilliant. Did you model the furniture yourself? |
Post by chrisj // May 20, 2007, 5:35am
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Cheers Wizard.
Cant take all the credit for interior design as I aften use photo references. All the modelling is my own work. Took a bit of time getting the furniture to look the way I wanted. I had to redo the legs on the chairs and table using several techniques, but eventually opted for SDS. Still have to populate the shelves and add a few pictures here and there, but I'm pretty satisfied with it so far. |
Post by parva // May 20, 2007, 5:37am
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looks fantastic Chris! :) |
Post by MadMouse // May 20, 2007, 5:45am
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Looks great chris. Glad to see your back in the saddle. |
Post by kena // May 20, 2007, 9:24am
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nice indeed. The walls should get old-style wallpaper and the trim needs to be slightly different shade from the built-in shelves. Otherwise - it's much better than I have been able to do so far. :D |
Post by Ambrose // May 20, 2007, 11:27am
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Absolute stunning, no words, just beutiful.
SeYa/Ambrose... |
Post by Jack Edwards // May 20, 2007, 1:03pm
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Nice. Very nice. :D
-Jack. |
Post by chrisj // May 22, 2007, 1:32pm
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I know my subject matter isn't all that thrilling at times, but I strive for realism, which I hope is realised. I'll post an update soon, once I research some more detail.
All input gratefully received.
Chris |
Post by Grommit // May 23, 2007, 12:22am
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Hi Chris, LOVELY job so far :)
Have you decided exactly what age the room is? Looking at the picture, it could be either a 1930's photo of an Edwardian room, or a modern photo of an old room: the difference would be in the detail. A genuine Edwardian room would have a real fire, even if not lit. A 30's or 40's room might have logs, or an electric fire, but certainly not an empty fireplace, as this was pre-central heating. Only a modern photo might have an empty fireplace, though a grate in there would add realism.
Keep it up. I hope to one day reach your skill level, though I've a long way to go. |
Post by W!ZARD // May 23, 2007, 8:44pm
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I know my subject matter isn't all that thrilling at times, but I strive for realism, which I hope is realised. I'll post an update soon, once I research some more detail.
All input gratefully received.
Chris
Thrilling schmilling I say! There is a subtle and delightful thrill that comes from using finely engineered and beautifully crafted things - like an expensive camera or well-made gadget. The thrill comes from the beauty of form and function, the harmony of many different parts coming together to make more than the sum of those constituent parts.
Your pictures always create that type of thrill for me - exsquisitely finely crafted, harmonius and balanced, executed with painstaking skill - skill equally as thrilling as that shown by a leading snowboarder or dancer IMO.
Do not sell yourself short Chris - beauty is always in the eye of the beholder and for this beholder I can safely say that I get a thrill out of your work - show us more!! |
Post by chrisj // May 27, 2007, 11:53pm
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Much appreciated once again Wizard. Very astutely put.
Little upgrade here, mainly starting to poulate the room, and working on general textures. Dispensed with the sepia tones for now. Pity we cant post larger images here. |
Post by Jack Edwards // May 28, 2007, 12:34am
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Wow, this is really packing some visual punch. Definitely frontpage/gallery worthy.
Only thing that doesn't seem quite up to snuff (relative to the awesomeness of everything else) is the floor material/texture and the transition between the doorframe and the floor.
-Jack. |
Post by weaveribm // May 28, 2007, 1:25am
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isn't all that thrilling
Quite the opposite Chris it's absolutely gorgeous and was gorgeous even before the stunning texturing. Have you seen the Assembly Rooms in (West Country England) Bath?
"Elegant public rooms which hosted the hub of Georgian High Society"
You've cracked it :)
http://www.waterscape.com/River_Avon_(Bristol)/places_to_go/attractions/Bath_Assembly_Rooms/sid184
Mrs Peter and I spend time wandering around historical houses in the West Country most years and I think we've been in your room :)
Peter |
Post by W!ZARD // May 28, 2007, 7:50am
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There ya go! Doesn't need to be much more thrilling than that!
Only comment I would make is that the desk across the corner of the room like that is bad Feng Shui! :D |
Post by Nez // May 28, 2007, 11:00pm
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Further to W!zard's point about the desk - to me it looks like it could actually be quite difficult to actually get round and behind the desk to sit at it, although that may just be the viewpoint.
But I agree with everyone else - you've captured a great period look that many of us Brits in particular will be very familiar with. For me, needs more books still (and perhaps they should be a bit less orderly or more varied, although I have seen this look in very formal collections - implies the books are for show rather than ever looked at) and could do with a good rug or carpet, or better quality wooden floor (parquetry?) to suit the general grandeur.
Looking fabulous. |
Post by weaveribm // May 28, 2007, 11:06pm
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bad Feng Shui!
Yes have you tried the Feng Shui plugin?
No just kidding but... hmm I hereby assert my rights to the name 'Feng Shui Plugin'
You never know it could be worth a few bob one day :)
Peter |
Post by chrisj // May 29, 2007, 12:57am
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The desk does look a bit near to the wall. It is deceptive however. I think I might shift the door a bit to the right. I'm currently putting together a wider range of book textures, so the next batch will not be so uniform. I also need a better texture for the floor. Don't want it to look too much like laminate, but I'm struggling to find the right one. Might have to look into buying some texures fro a change. There will be a rug as well as some plants, ornaments and more picture frames. I want the room to look busy. It is only a wip after all. |
Post by W!ZARD // May 30, 2007, 2:41am
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bad Feng Shui!
Yes have you tried the Feng Shui plugin?
Peter
Yeah I tried it but I couldn't get it to work - the instructions were in Chinese! (Besides I think my computer was pointing in the wrong direction ;) )
Feng shui plug in - LOL - best laugh I've had all day! |
Post by chrisj // Jun 3, 2007, 3:34am
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minor update. trying to improve the floor texture, but still struggling to find something decent. moved the door a little.
larger image here:
http://www.geocities.com/ren_aissance_man/study8_2.jpg |
Post by kena // Jun 3, 2007, 5:21am
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The texture of the floor is ok, but I think you should lighten it up about two shades. While it's true that older floors are dark, having it the same color as the furniture causes the furniture to merge into the scene. Making it a bit lighter should allow the furniture to pop and be the main attraction instead of the vast floor. |
Post by parva // Jun 3, 2007, 5:52am
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agree with kena, the floor isn't bad, maybe reduce the green tint a bit. I don't know how floor should look like but I would increase the reflection strength.
Do you want to render it at night with the desk lamp on or also a day light version? For night I would change the color of the lamp to a more yellow-orange (tungsten-color like - link (http://www.novelhouse.com/Images/New/Dickens2.jpg)).
Textures and models are fantastic (except the ceiling lamp which wouldn't met my flavour). :) |
Post by Heidi // Jun 3, 2007, 8:32am
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Your work is absolutely amazing! It looks like a real room.
The floor doesn't bother me, but the lampshade looks over-bright for the amount of light being cast. No matter what kind of bulb you'd put into the light, you'd still get some definition on the lampshade. |
Post by chrisj // Jun 3, 2007, 11:11am
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All valid points folks. I will lighten the floor a little, and try to do something about the lampshade. The sss shader was my first attempt at the shade, but it seems to be too unifrom in brightness. Soom more experimentation called for methinks.
As always, your feedback is well received.
Chris |
Post by chrisj // Jun 10, 2007, 1:15am
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Another minor update. Working on a nice bottle of malt whisky next. |
Post by MadMouse // Jun 10, 2007, 1:56am
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Working on a nice bottle of malt whisky next. make mine a double ;)
This scene is looking great. Are you still planning to have the shade lit up?? I liked the effect it was just the brightness that needed work. |
Post by kena // Jun 10, 2007, 5:42am
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and did you lighten the floor, or is it just the new angle? I like being able to see the furniture. good work! |
Post by weaveribm // Jun 11, 2007, 2:24am
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whisky
Mine's a large one. If the offer's still open I mean :)
A cut-glass crystal decanter? Rather you than me, the caustics can you imagine...
Same here about the lampshade the material is maybe too thin to block the light locally? Attenuate if you're on 7.5 :) Those shades have a metal-wire frame that would block the light output maybe that would help?
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Post by rj0 // Jun 11, 2007, 8:10am
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Beautiful photo-realistic interior renders, Chris. Awesome work! Really enjoy these! Glad to see you're back at it.
rj |
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