Ftw??!! I don't know what that means!

Thanks everyone This 1 min video only required 90 individual frames...I clearly have waaaaaay too much time on my hands!

I love undertaking 3D rendering projects. Honestly, I do. But sometimes you gotta just let your hair down.

All work and no play, makes Anita a very dull girl!!

Enjoy!

Hey there! Thank you, I'm glad you like it

I also played around with a funky animation of the hanging bulbs. Cool, huh?!

Thank you Jeremy. Yes, they look very commercial. I think I prefer the element of escapism and creativity that they convey, as opposed to the more practical renders I do

Anita

Thanks for the feedback Andybot! That's a fair point about the mirror, although I didn't soften the edges of the bookshelf because in reality it does have straight edges!

Thanks guys!

Thanks! I'm thrilled that you like 'em!

Thank you The third one was supposed to represent a vintage/retro quality but now that you mention it; it does indeed resemble the Instagram look!

Ok, this my full collection of more 'arty' representations of 3D visuals using SketchUp, Maxwell Render and Photoshop. Come on Sketchucation, put at least one of these bad boys on your main gallery!!!!

Anita

Thanks!

Frederik,

I don't mind you playing around at all - the problem with adjusting contrast, saturation levels etc. is that when these images PRINT, they are far too dark. I have conducted limited research into the problem of images appearing brighter on screen than they do in print, which has been made even more problematic because of todays backlit monitors. The image that you think appears too bright on screen will be much darker on paper and because these are usually presented on hard copy, I have to take that into consideration when finalising the image settings. I have had to calibrate my laptop to try and gauge how the image will appear when printed, as opposed to how it appears on screen.

The graininess is not something I strive to achieve! These images were rendered for a continuous 40 hours using my lowly laptop. When they are presented on paper, they are smaller and therefore the noise is less noticeable. My gripe with removing noise is that it blurs the detail in the overall image. I'm hoping that when I purchase a dedicated rendering workstation that is more powerful, that I will be able to achieve crisper images.

Anita

Hey Dave,

Thanks, of course you like the door pulls! They are after all your handy work! Praise the Lord for Dave!!

Anita

I'm a 'creative'. That means I can tease out creative potential in most scenarios by viewing them from a 'creative' perspective. Most of you will probably be aware (if you read my posts and blog) that I'm a 3D Visual 'nerd' and take great delight in either making my own design concepts a 'virtual' reality or taking a Designer's floor plan and working my magic on it to produce images of a space that don't actually exist. I find this amazing. When I say 'amazing', I mean the ability (as 'creatives') to visualise a design and produce cohesive design concepts from a bleak floor plan. We should really pat our own backs much more often!

I continue to be amazed and astounded at the photo-realistic and 3D modelling CAD software that I use. I know how to achieve certain results but I'm still utterly clueless as to HOW this software can make a flat image appear glossy, textured, rough, smooth and emit glorious light. Scratches head.

With the above in mind, I set about pushing the boundaries of 3D Visualisation to see if it's actually possible to create dramatic, atmospheric results on an 'arty' photographic level of a space and design concept that only exists in my mind.

I created a design scheme a few months ago for a client and was particularly in love with the designs for the guest bedroom, where I included an industrial inspired look of hanging bulbs either side of a bed. I'm a huge fan of this look and was desperate to include it SOMEWHERE, ANYWHERE!

And I did.

I'm so in love with this design element that I've worked hard at trying to capture its simplicity, yet strong visual and atmospheric qualities by developing my own skills and understanding of photographic effects and I hope this image does it justice.

The mind and the ability to visualise is a very powerful tool. Especially when the subject (in this case), doesn't actually exist.

Anita

Thanks guys for your feedback. Unfortunately, this wasn't my design! It was another Designer's and I had to comply with her wishes (wooden handles). The noise issue is something that consistently aggravates me with Maxwell Render - these images were rendered for an entire weekend (around the clock). I literally ran out of time! I have Photoshop but I don't find that I'm able to reduce the noise AND retain detail. Any ideas/advice on how best to address this?

Thanks,
Anita

Thanks Andrew!!!

Anita

Hey guys,

Thought I'd upload my most recent 3D Visualisation commission for an open plan kitchen and dining area.

Anita

How do I upgrade with an Educational License? The website diverts you to their 'educational reseller' but the companies don't specify free downloads of 2014 if you're a current 2013 user. Should I go back to my UK reseller to request a free upgrade?

Anita

Thanks for the links! I decided to make my own HDR image in the end! I'll upload the results!

Anita

Cancel that. I'm getting nowhere fast...can someone point me in the right direction of a few tutorials because I can find nothing and the Maxwell Render manual is pathetic.

Yes, I'm in a bad mood!

Anita