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    sexydevil01
    last edited by 14 Oct 2011, 14:43

    Thanks... For the night scene I have used a HDRI for the environment lighting, maybe I need to try a different image or tweak the settings. I am still learning to use Maxwell 😞 I guess it is all a process of trial and error. I saw your 'sunset' post, pretty amazing πŸ‘

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      cadmunkey
      last edited by 14 Oct 2011, 19:50

      These look good, will be interested to see any new images if you take Davids advice and try some HDRIs. I remember trying Maxwell out a long, long time ago but it was far too slow back then for it to be a viable option for me. Whats it like these days, much improved I hope!

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        sexydevil01
        last edited by 15 Oct 2011, 13:51

        Hi, Thank you. I am going to try Davids advice, will post images when ready. I am new to Maxwell but I am happy with the speeds, the above renders took about 2 hours per scene.

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          Bryan K
          last edited by 18 Oct 2011, 04:06

          Looking good!

          See my portfolio at https://delphiscousin.blogspot.com/

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            sexydevil01
            last edited by 18 Oct 2011, 05:27

            Thank you.

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              sexydevil01
              last edited by 21 Oct 2011, 07:33

              David, thanks to your advise, I think I am getting there. Any C&C welcome.


              Sunset scene


              My take on Barcelone Test render


              Test DOF & lighting

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                davidh
                last edited by 21 Oct 2011, 08:38

                I think these are definitely more successful but if you have photoshop,you should increase the Curves in order to brighten up the images.Often I place a colour band layer in photoshop on my original render,blended using "soft light".
                This has the effect of really pulling out the colours.This colour band can be also be used for indoor shots,particularly where you may have blank,white walls.It can make a big difference.

                I have attached the colour band jpeg that I usually use,along with your barcelona image post processed.
                The steps I used in post processing were:
                1.Increased curves
                2.Added the colour banding jpg,layer blended "softlight" 50%
                3.Merged layers
                4.Duplicated the image and used the pull down IMAGE/ADJUST/AUTO COLOUR).Then layer blended "Normal" 40%.

                By the way,the compostion of the barcelona image works really,really well.
                I hope this helps


                Barcelone night_s copy.jpg


                colour band.jpg

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                  sexydevil01
                  last edited by 21 Oct 2011, 11:00

                  WOW πŸ‘, Thanks a million. This really helps & it does make a huge difference to the render. Thanks once again for sharing your knowledge.

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                    Stevo
                    last edited by 24 Oct 2011, 16:10

                    Hi all. I've just joined the forum and have been checking out all the great work. I also was using Maxwell. A great compliment to Sketchup. Sadly the work-flow at the office doesnt play well with Maxwell as a result the long time it takes and the learning curve. I wish I had more time to devote to it. This was a project I did a few years ago. It was acually a development in Florida but these images suggest the Middle East or Africa theme. Thanks to whoever shared the Land Rover on the 3D warehouse. TheBrewery was another project in boston.


                    SktchMax1.jpg

                    OS/Hardware:
                    Win7 64
                    Sager NP7280
                    i7 980x
                    SLI 460M
                    12gb

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                      sexydevil01
                      last edited by 25 Oct 2011, 03:38

                      Hi Stevo,

                      Welcome to the forum.

                      I like the render you posted, it is unfortunate that you cannot pursue with Maxwell. I personally am very pleased with Maxwell.

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                        brodie
                        last edited by 25 Oct 2011, 20:07

                        Looks good. I've been using SU+Maxwell for a few years now and it's always good to see someone else catching the bug.

                        One tip I'd give you for the water would be to use a bump map so it's not quite so perfectly smooth. That'll distort those reflections a bit and add a lot of realism.

                        -Brodie

                        steelblue http://www.steelbluellc.com

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                          Stevo
                          last edited by 26 Oct 2011, 13:25

                          Hi All thanks for the comments. I think I'll try one more time to get the office to purchase the latest release. Are you guys using the new version? Hows the plugin work? Brodie, what water are you referring to? I like the idea a lot... I was thinking the image could use sand storm and wind, any ideas on how I could do that in Photoshop?

                          OS/Hardware:
                          Win7 64
                          Sager NP7280
                          i7 980x
                          SLI 460M
                          12gb

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                            Stevo
                            last edited by 26 Oct 2011, 13:26

                            Heres the night image


                            SktchMax2.jpg

                            OS/Hardware:
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                              Stevo
                              last edited by 26 Oct 2011, 13:32

                              Heres one of a brewery project I did for fun.


                              Brewery.jpg

                              OS/Hardware:
                              Win7 64
                              Sager NP7280
                              i7 980x
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                                brodie
                                last edited by 26 Oct 2011, 14:23

                                @stevo said:

                                Hi All thanks for the comments. I think I'll try one more time to get the office to purchase the latest release. Are you guys using the new version? Hows the plugin work? Brodie, what water are you referring to? I like the idea a lot... I was thinking the image could use sand storm and wind, any ideas on how I could do that in Photoshop?

                                I was referring to the OP's pool water, particularly the 2nd rendering in his first post.

                                -Brodie

                                steelblue http://www.steelbluellc.com

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                                  Stevo
                                  last edited by 26 Oct 2011, 21:15

                                  All this stuff got me hot for more Maxwell. Seems I have good timing; the boss is in a good mood, can you say upgrade, yeah!

                                  OS/Hardware:
                                  Win7 64
                                  Sager NP7280
                                  i7 980x
                                  SLI 460M
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