Stephen Perona: USA

[Silvan]

Hi evolution
I forget this subject! Really, did you model this motorcycle in Power Nurbs?
It is really perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good luck!

[evolution]

Yep every last bit of it was modeled with the Power Nurbs demo plugin!

[ashras99]

As you all know, have to submit the scene file too with the final file for checking purposes, so don't forget to submit.

[evolution]

ah yes I've been meaning to ask a question about that, I recently noticed that the file size for my scene is much to large to simply just email. I can post it to my webspace and send you a link ashras to download it from would this be acceptable?

[ashras99]

yes, that will be fine... But don't forget to zip your files.

[evolution]

Small update, finished up modeling/texturing the environment for the most part, heres just a quick test render/composite to get an idea where it will end up. Still got a small bit of work to do will have the final image most likely by Saturday! Crits are very much appreciated.

[Silvan]

Hey evolution
The scene render is great. The stones material are realistic.
But the scene required more lights. The
motorcycle's material are very dark. I mean, I can't see the motorcycle on the scene. You must change the colour.
Good Luck! Best wishes!
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[evolution]

Ok looks like this will be the final update. Have a busy weekend so wont be able to make any further changes. Below are some studio-esque shots of just the vehicle and then composited into an environment I modeled. Ashras I'll be emailing you with all the final stuff soon! It was great participating! good luck to everyone!

[ashras99]

Create your model, don't impress with license plate with CGArena or something because you are working as a professional and add something there (any graphic) that makes your image much better.

Users do the biggest mistake when they add their institute name, college name or something to impress anyone, which actually ruin the image.

Hope you understand my viewpoint.

[evolution]

noted and if I re-render it for a final image the plate will be changed. However it does slightly amuse me that something thats not even visible in any of the scene renders or studio renders would 'ruin' the image. I thought it was just an amusing easter egg type thing was not thinking it would ruin the image especially when you dont actually see it.

[ashras99]

Well, if that doesn't show in the final image then doesn't matter and also don't ruin your image. So, put anything you want. But the point is if doesn't show in the final render then why you are wasting time on that because actually very less time left. And if shows in the final render then never put anything like this in a professional image.

[ashras99]

Have you submitted your final file...? Not much time left?

[Shay]

Time is running out man - Great Modeling Skills
and I have somthing maybe usful for you before submit it :

[Silvan]

Hi evolution
I think the time is ended!! Great modelling man!
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And in the 1.jpg, there is very big differences. I agree with Shay's viewpoint!!

[evolution]

yes ashras I submitted my final entry the other day. Thanks for the comments shay and silvan, the change in the lighting comes from the fact that there is volume on the street lights which took away some of the luster of the reflections. This was something I wanted because otherwise it looked very out of place once it was composited into the background. It did make alot of sense to me to have a hazy dark background and a bright shiny vehicle. Also the reflections changed because there is actually an environment in the final composite rather than studio panels to just reflect white. The studio renders were really the final product just wanted to have a bit of fun and work it into a scene.