Thanks Hieru, your right about the contrast but i think i could create a B&W version in post for that. I thought a color version without any tweaks should be first, the image you see is straight from maxwell. Regarding the figure, well that's another challenge ! Perhaps i will come back to that later lol. I have been trying to master makehuman but i just cannot operate the pose tools. I can get his face pretty close, but in the best case scenario he is going to be naked ! I have been searching for ages for a similar figure it's near impossible. I do have a seated man from axyz which i was going to try perhaps i will update the thread later. For now i think it's kind of poignant that he is missing (plus easier). Happy 125th birthday Mies.

PS if any uber modelers want a crack at modeling the figure please jump onboard.

Impressive modeling Hieru, i need to utilize artisan thanks for the skippy.

This is another Mies van Der Rohe tribute from me. Modelled in sketchup & rendered in Maxwell. I believe the original photograph was taken at Mies's home. The image has been haunting me for a long time, i thought it would make a good challenge.This took a lot of fiddling with the camera and geometry until i was happy (ish). Many thanks to forum member Richard who helped me up the benchmark so the white areas had a chance of clearing up.

Saw this & thought of you:

http://www.muji.eu/pages/page.asp?PGE=storage

PS they have some pretty cool stationary as well !

I like the viewpoints, contrast & saturation along with the color palette very warm & comfortable.

There is not really a lot to comment on here. I think you should put the ceiling in on the internal views and position the camera better perhaps at eye level. Also make the views more interesting and work on your materials.

Sounds like a top tip there Richard thanks, i still see noise at SL 19 after 27 hrs but it's a big image, it's showing a 630 benchmark .I previously noticed that hdri illuminated images render out a lot quicker. I think i'll sit this one out as i've spent about a week making adjustments to the modelling. I'll post it here in a couple of days lol (it's another Mies homage)

it's just that i'm waiting on a render at the moment using the physical sky at 15 mega pixels it's kinda slow even on my 12 core beast lol. What sort of benchmark does a scene like this give ? Ps there's no feet on the sofa

I like the composition Richard, you chose sky dome for speed ?

Hey Brookefox i posted this a while back take a look it even features a chicken !:

http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=81&t=43722

i'd avoid fur with such large spaces it's heavy on geometry and sketchup will balk under the load.

chedda

Super job ! I like the saturation & warmth in the first 2 images. I also like the chef ! I am interested in how you made such a convincing draped table cloth can you give me some pointers ?

chedda

I've seen complaints about models distorted and skewed when imported to Max. These are usually from the 3d snobs using pirated software. I calmly explain to them that if they have a licensed subscription version of max that a sketch up importer is available and works fine. I've never used max personally but i've seen people dragging geometry randomly about, and of course i've received some really horrific auto cad files. It seems to me that autocad makes you sloppy ?

Looks good, but i'm confused about the ceiling and rear window ? Is it an open air room ?

Looks fun, is it based on a toucan ? Prettu impressive 3d model as well it even picked up the delicate parts along the back although they look super fragile ! Does the the 3d printer create the colored version or is applied later ?

Definitely Murcuttesque with the rust metal lattice feel, very successful !

Great modeling detail, the interior is the winner for me,

I just couldn't help myself ! Great Titanic model also.

Super Model, i'd like to see some wide angle shots with depth of field hmmmmm................

PS is that you on the warehouse with the Titanic models ?

I think some creative cropping is needed, bring the birds down and try 16/9 maybe even rotate the view a touch. The tarmac texture is too flat and un-interesting also the hard horizon at the rear left is distracting. The Building itself looks well modelled and interesting however with this (retail?) scenario you have to dress the interiors behind all that glass. I know this problem it's a nightmare the client wants thousands of objects and people ! I got around this before by placing images of storefronts from google on planes behind the glass. At this range no one will realize and it will help colour up the area. Also a bit more love parking spaces, different color cars etc etc.I would also suggest an eye level view. What render engine did you use ?

chedda

Thanks guys, Richard yes i added them in Studio they are from evermotion archmodels vol 61. I enjoyed making this model i think it ended up being 40mb plus i used a lot of components for the grass the model was actually quite manageable (for a change lol).