THE 3D CRIT ROOM: ( Put up a render & welcome positive input )

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Permalink Reply by Athol Phillips on February 9, 2009 at 11:36pm

Hello Clement, and fellow Design Mind Members

First of all, I wish to commend you for your enthusiastic and pro-active approach on this one. I really believe that the concept of having a "Crit Room" where Design Professionals can showcase their Renders, and in so doing, receive constructive criticism from fellow, perhaps more experienced Design Professionals is a great idea.

Like so many good ideas however, we need to make sure that this one does not die a death before it even gets off the ground.

So, as a positive step forward, I hereby present, for and on behalf of Karel Keuler from Karel Keuler Architects in the West Rand, a sample render for comment.

Just for the record, the 2D Construction drawings were prepared in Caddie, exported to SketchUp where the 3D Model was built, and finally rendered in Artlantis Studio.

I look forward to reviewing the input received from fellow Design Minders on this first Render.

Warmest regards

ATHOL

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Permalink Reply by ncjsmith on February 10, 2009 at 8:21am

Hi Athol

The visual is looking good. I especially like the water. I'm not too clued up on this Artlantis programme. But it seems to produce a very "3D" ish look. I'm not sure if you can boost reflections but metals seem to come across more like grey surfaces than metal. Try add some specular to your metals to bring out some high lights. Another little trick I use is to chamfer all sharp edges. This again reduces that "3d" ish look with hard defined edges.

Artistically. The interior lights, try give a slight yellow/ orange tint to them (maybe not in the kitchen) this will warm up the parts of the image and create focal points. Try not to have every light in the hous on. Try just a few accent lights, to give you light and dark areas, At the moment it looks more like an office than a cosy home Also the sky, Try avoid plain black. Maybe add early evening clouds but again nothing too strong that destracts you from the reason for the image, the archtecture.

Hope this helps.

Adios

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Permalink Reply by Zander on February 13, 2009 at 8:14am

Hmm. Reduce the light intensity to loose the hospital feel.
How about some stars ?.

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Permalink Reply by Athol Phillips on February 13, 2009 at 8:17am

I agree with you on the stars issue.

It was rendered in Artlantis 1.2.6 prior to the introduction of the Real Sky Simulation functionality which is now available in Artlantis 2.

Thanks for the input...

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Permalink Reply by Clement Miya on February 11, 2009 at 10:55am

Hi Athol,

The design is well presented in this render:
- Eye focus is dominantly on the building & spaces
- Furniture, fittings & fixtures well laid out, not cluttering design
- Good overall color co-ordination ( not too sure about the reddish color though)

Few things I would look @
- the perspective looks a bit distorted ( especially around the outside benches)
- the 2nd palm tree seems 2b cut off (can't see it in between the reddish bars) would've bn added
- agree with ncjsmith, sky is too black (mayb a bit lighter with stars wud serve better)
- I feel the sofa colors are demanding too much attention. (mayb darker or earthly colors wud justify)

Good work 4rm Karel Keuler Architects!

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Permalink Reply by Themba Orvall on February 24, 2009 at 8:34am

Hi Athol

I agree with Miya The design presentetation i well thought of.
- my main concern is is the perspective distortion
- one can hardly see/read your materials on the outside of the building.-
- if the client asked you to use steel, i dont think he will be readind any steel on your building
-Try and make an effort when redering exterior building materails,some clients love to see what theye re going to bulid. you save time and changes.

but i love your idea of the presentation

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Permalink Reply by Auriel Susa'n Jordaan on February 14, 2009 at 6:34pm

I am impressed. I still do it manually, Probably takes Much longer. Still fun though. Will have to speak to the Bank!

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Permalink Reply by Clement Miya on February 19, 2009 at 9:53pm

Hi Auriel
hope u r well.

I think u should speak to the bank! There is nothing more complete then to provide your clients with beautiful sketches & then progress to beautiful 3D images to finalize your design. It always certifies yo professional service as being both artistic & technological.

Why don't u put up yo sketches so we can appreciate yo talent&skill. Could be very interesting.

Thank you,
Clement@CAS

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Permalink Reply by Akanbi. O.Henry on December 30, 2009 at 10:44pm

I will advice you not to think that you've got the best...But look at yourself as a beginner and also continue with your creativity........Nice Modeling, Rendering and nice creativity

My finished Rendering will soon be posted as 2010 package

A. O. Henry

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Permalink Reply by ncjsmith on February 10, 2009 at 7:52am

Nice one Clement

Finally got this thing going. Well done bruv.

Will post something soon mate.

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Permalink Reply by ncjsmith on February 10, 2009 at 8:26am

Hey All here are a couple latest Images Tell me what you think. 3ds Max, Vray, CS3

Attachments:

• Naturally-Modern_Web-Small.jpg, 491 KB
• St-Leon_Web.jpg, 475 KB
• St-Leon_Interior-Day_Web-Small.jpg, 450 KB

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Permalink Reply by Clement Miya on February 12, 2009 at 8:02am

Hi ncj,
hope u r well

Naturally-morden
* Furniture is well rendered ( is it objects or pictures?)
* The light balance between outdoor & indoor is quite good.
- Just a thought:One thing I'm so sure about is yo swimming pool ( it looks icey 2me?)
& the unit looks as if is quite high of the ground ( is it so?)

StLeon_Interior
* This on eis WOW! WOW! & WOW. This is absolute realistic
- Just a thought: I don't think the lights shud be on, on the concealed ceiling? I think a shadow would do much justice, especially since there is much daylight coming in.

Keep up the good work!
Clement@CAS

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