I can't draw and I've been interested in 3d CG art since the late 80's when I got hold of a copy POVRay. Always inspired by classic sci-fi. Since then I've used Bryce, Truespace, more Bryce, 3ds Max and Blender. Currently mainly Blender partly because I support the open source ideology, but mainly because the upgrade cost is significantly less then max :)Â I like to take photographs too.
By profession I'm an Electronics Engineer, and started using 3ds max while in a fast proto-typing team. The career has moved onto software dev and management, so 3d has returned back to mainly be a hobby with occaisional professional images.
My main other hobbies are kayaking, and playing with the family, although I do the odd bit of Kung Fu too.
Hover over top left image to zoom.
Click anywhere to exit.
This site uses cookies to deliver the best experience. Our own cookies make user accounts and other features possible. Third-party cookies are used to display relevant ads and to analyze how Renderosity is used. By using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Terms of Service, including our Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy.
Comments (12)
CaptainJack1
All right, way to go! I just a few weeks ago managed to do my first one, too... Blender's got a steep learning curve, but a wild ride, nonetheless. :) Good job on the map and texture, and I love the depth of field and the angles in the image. Nice lighting effects, too.
sackrat
Well done ! Looks great,...........nice lighting.
Svarg
Yes, it's definitely nice. Gotta love the look of the render! Well done.
oodmb
the silver on the can should have a higher reflectance and its overall specular should be way harder. it would also be realy helpfull if you created a background that added contrast so the robot hand is more visible.
Incarnadine
Nice job. I still get headaches just looking at the interface (LOL).
Conniekat8
Hey, that's pretty cool! I downloaded Blender few months ago but haven't ventured very far with it! What Incarandine said... and it tends to freeze up my computers a lot. Back to you... it's a clever image, I like it :)
Silgrin
Wow, good luck! Maximum fun, no cost:):) And no longer bothering with all that strange stuff like serial numbers, hardware keys (don
t know if they
re used with Max, though;) and other unnecessary things:PGog
well spotted oodmb, when I started I had intended to use a specularity/ reflection map on the can, but I just got carried away and didn't come back to it :), I feel another version coming on at some point! @Silgrin, the version of Max I have is 3.1 and is hardware keyed, newer versions are software only, for me the upgrade cost to get newer lighting methods like GI or photon techniques would be the same as buying Max fresh and I'm sure my wife wouldn't be too happy at me spending that much on software..... :)
oldskoolPunk
Amazing first go at it! I especially like the lighting and background, nice atmosphere.
haloedrain
Ooh, nice robot hand! Can it be animated? Next project for you, animation! ;)
gattone_blu
Very beautiful work
Fidelity2
B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L. 5+.