Podium Test

boofredlay

Here is one of my first Podium tests with the eval version.

kwick7

Looks great! That's not version 1.5, is it?

Is that even available to evaluate yet?

solo

Eric, thats a fantastic first render...I had better start watching my back, you have been unleashed!

Yes version 1.5 is out and yes it's available for evaluation.

Ross Macintosh

It tells a story! That is hard to do.

Excellent Boo!

boofredlay

Thanks all.

The interface is very easy so far. However, I am a bit disappointed with the results from the tutorial files. Following the tutorials on the help page at the podium site here I do not get the results that are shown. Specifically the first interior shot. I used the exact settings listed and got this:

When this is what they show should be the result:

There was a problem with the files not being on the download but alexander gave them to me. See this thread.
http://www.sketchucation.com/scf/viewtopic.php?p=31739#p31739

I don't know if this was the problem, that maybe the files were altered from what they should have been???

Any thoughts solo? Anyone?

All in all, I am excited to start the down the PR road.

solo

My first thoughts would be that the tutorial was made for version 1.0 and now we have 1.5 and a lot has changed especially the way the renderer handles light, surfaces and general rendering. I would not bother with them really, you seem to have grip on whats happening. And you have a lot of Podiumers around to help whenever you need it.

I will let TBD know of this and Cadalog will get new tutorials and example skippy's out I am sure.

spence

Wow Boo, I'm now getting really jealous. Ross is kicking out some great podium work and now here come Boo man. I started testing again last night but nothing special I'll have to post some results soon. Love this image, Moody!

boofredlay

Thanks solo, thanks spence.

BTW, I registered on the Podium forum but have not posted there yet. A little gun shy I guess.

tinanne

Eric, that is really nice. I've been playing around with Podium myself and have been happy with the results. Keep them coming

nomeradona

very nice texture and model.. i like the subtle light. its very moody.

mike d

looks good eric

sepo

Boo...that is good first render...nice light. Do not be shy ...just post them.

alan wood

Lovely job Eric
cheers
Alan

sepo

Modelhead

You are absolutely right. However equaly if not more important is texturing. Good texturing makes even bad modelling into great render.

Daniel

That looks great Eric.

boofredlay

Awe shucks guys, you are making me blush.

Thanks.