I sort of agree with FoXar
The perspective makes the building look really small. Apart from that its a great model and render.

Dannyb666

I've Been using V-Ray now for about 3-4months, so am still a beginner. But I hope I can help, being in a similar position.

I think you have taken on a very difficult room to render.
You have lots of Textures, lighting and a lit fire.
If I was you I'd start a little smaller. Start with the rug, sofa and lamp and perfect the textures and lighting. As you get those right add more to the room.

Attached is a room I’ve been working on. I use this model to learn texturing and lighting. This image is still a WIP. Heres some tutorials which helped me get to this stage.

Glass (on the coffee table)
http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=80&t=21313

Rug (displacement)
http://forum.asgvis.com/index.php?topic=5225.0

Leather (On the sofa/chair) I havent quite got this texture right
http://forum.asgvis.com/index.php?topic=6055.0

Yet again I cannot stress enough how starting small and then growing has helped me.
Good luck I share your pain. V-Ray is quite hard to get your head around. BUT MAN I LOVE IT

Wow WOW wOw dammmm thats cool

So was it mushrooms or LCD

Solo
Where is the location of your render, and how can I book my next holiday there.

Blown away. Thanks for sharing

Hi there Zoom
I agree with everything Solo has said.
I'd push for you to look into Podium. Its a great program to start the ball rolling in the rendering world. If you head over to the Podium site you will see so fantastic examples of work done.
http://www.suplugins.com/
It’s simple and renders fast. One of the best things I have found with working on Podium is the forum support, which is helpful with learning a new program.

I have now moved on to working with V-Ray (because of the need of more options.) This is a truly amazing piece of software. But is differently a much harder program to use.

Can't comment on any other renders, because I haven’t used them.

Good luck.

@Boofedlay
Cheers for the advice. I'll take it on board and when I have some time apply it to the next render.

@rclub24
Cheers for your comments. The deatil in the filigree patern was great fun to do.

@Crazy Eyes
Cheers for yor friendly pm. Hope you got my pm in return coz its still sitting in my out box (but says its been sent)

@pbacot
If you are using V-Ray to render, then this tutorial http://forum.asgvis.com/index.php?topic=4156.0will be very helpful to you.

First of all
What a fantastic project to work on. Your presentation style is brilliant. I would have to say that the first shot is my favorite.
Im inspired to model similar fortification on Islands surrounding Auckland City NZ. If your interested here are some links.
http://www.motutapu.org.nz/heritage/military/the-dual
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stony_Batter

It's corrugated iron roofing and its not a texture its all modeled.

Comments of all types are always welcome Rich.

Cheers

Hi All
The word Villa has been splashed around these forums alot recently. This inspired me to model a traditional Colonial New Zealand Villa.
Would have loved to spend more time learning V-Ray exterior rendering on this (Before posting) but I have finally had a big increase of drafting work to do.

Crits are always welcome

fantastic. You really inspire me.

Nomer you are the SHADOW KING

Arrrr open your eyes jonathan (me)

Sorry for the dumb question.

Thanks so much for that information stefanq. You have been very helpful.
One question
Does the bumpmap for velvert look like noise?

Thanks so much

Very real

Hi
I need a clear Textured glass Testure/Bump map like the one in this link

http://www.robinwood.com/Catalog/SecondLife/SLGraphics/TexturesSL/Textured-Glass2.jpg

Can anyone help me.

I think if I had produced a picture like that, Id be pretty dam please.

Looks great Oli
Solo's garden pack looks great in that scene. The lighting and colours are spot on. But I think it would look complete if you pulled out Subdivide and smooth and created vehicle crossings (where the driveway passes through the curb to the road)

I really like them.

And your right the future of what space craft will look like is anyones guess. I love watching old space movies with their giant buttons and tiny screens. (Go Starwars)