Thank you lapx. In the scene, the lighting source is not visible, but you can see in the rendered image where the light spread is near the top of the walls is in the offsets. I added these for more lighting within the scene, but it was a part of the schematic layout. Artificially lit renderings always seem to need some exaggeration to properly light the scene.

How did you go about modeling the cloth? I wish someone would develop a Ruby to handle cloth draping the way Cinema 4D can. I find it so hard to get it to look right. You have done a great job with that.

Thanx!!!! 👍

Holy moly! Amazing render!

I too, thank you for the drapes.

Very, Very Nice. Is the cushion modeled in sketchup?

Calvin, I think those are great models but I am not as enthusiastic about the lighting as the other reviewers. For one thing I would expect soemr refelction on the floor from the recessed ceiling lights unless it is carpeted.Next I would turn on that big handging light over the Buddha and make sure its color temp was quite warm to contrast with the cold daylight. I would also brighten the hallway. My impression that the default settings many people use results in interiors that are way too dark.

I feel better about the lighting in the blue room, but it might be useful to think less like an architect and more like an interior designer. The room crys out to be accessorized. Even if a modern simplicity is the goal you should consider adding elements like some plants to create foreground framing which will add more depth to the picture. Less is more except in those cases where more is more. This could be one of those cases. put some plates dishes and flowers on the table.

Someone said they were afraid of distracting the viewer. For me, I want to distract the viewer and lead the viewer to an exciting visual experience. Zen gardens are the ultimate in simplicity, but they are also powerful and dynamic in leading the viewer to predefined experiences.

All said and done, I like both renders, but they could be more exciting. I can just hear the clock ticking in an empty space.Yo have the modeling and rendering aced. To go higher, I would tackle lighting, depth and a touch of drama.

Thanks for sharing, Calvin.

Thanks everyone for welcoming me to the forum and for viewing and responding to my post.

To answer your question, Bytor, i've only used the kt point and spot lights (and obviously the sun). I light my scenes minimally and I use false emitters for the cans in certain situations to decrease my render times. I have toggled with IES lights, and actually like using them, but again, they increase the render times. So if I can achieve a decent effect, I just go with the basics. Thanks for your compliments- they're much appreciated.

I don't want school to start tomorrow- i'm not gonna have time to play anymore 😢

Dale, and others who are new- or still learning KT, I can't encourage you enough to visit http://www.kerkythea.com/joomla and start posting your works for feedback and instruction on your renders. The team, and other members there are tremendously supportive- i would have given up after the first day without them !!

Hope all of you have a good week!!!!

-Calvin