insert re-development here

[MooseDog]

inserted the model into the photograph i was given.

i'd like to really nail this composite as it is a sensitive re-dev.

no G.I. so it renders pretty **** quick, 10mins at 33 passes for this smaller image. then some futzing about in photoshop.

thanks for taking a look :)

http://www.mdogstudios.com/private/progress3a.jpg

[ravantra]

Just a couple "architectural" details:

The windows are projecting out. In general in brick buildings the windows are set in as in the example pic.

Second the stone on the top parapet is never set as a monolithic single piece. There are joint in the stone every 48" or so.

Good start. Good Luck.

[MooseDog]

doh! fixed the windows :rolleyes: 'preciate it :)

[bobakabob]

Good job... very convincing lighting :cool: Agree with comments about the parapet.

[MooseDog]

very convincing lighting

thx. that's what i was most concerened about. tho i do appreciate ravantra pointing out my modeling screw-up. thx all around.

some progress:

http://www.mdogstudios.com/private/progress4a.jpg

i think i'm pretty much there barring some glaring act of stupidity i've overlooked :eek: . thx for taking a look.

[ravantra]

Your welcome, glad to help.......Looks much better, almost there!

[marble_sheep]

Looking really nice! As stated before, the lighting is awesome. The only thing that stands out to me is the perspective.. It may just be an optical illusion, but it appears that the nearest corner as at too extreme an angle, and the base of the brick has an opposite vanishing point from the sidewalk line. It's kinda hard to explain so i drew some lines to show you what I'm talking about. Maybe the zoom factor on the Lightwave camera is off?

Anyway, I know this is just a nit-pick. It really does look sweet!

[ravantra]

Another thing you may want to correct for perspective "leaning" This is a common in good architectural photography. The main idea is that vertical lines are vertical in the photo. Otherwise the walls appear to lean away from the viewer.

[gaushell]

I'd like to see more contrast between each wall. Looks good.

[Jim_C]

And a little crud or dirt here or there. Looks kinda sterile (clean) compared to the outside world.


just a thougth form a LW no-nothing.


Jim

[MooseDog]

hey, lotta lines flying around here! LOL which one do i pick up first?

marble_sheep, i was hoping that could slip thru. you're absolutely right tho, maybe some MINOR tweaking of the zoom in lw will fix that.

ravantra, thx again but you lost me a bit. it appears that the corners of my model are in fact vertical in the "final" image, which i gather is what i want. am i missing something? :confused:

charles, thx so much, will fix up some better shadows for the wall facing the street.

much appreciated gentlemen :D

[marble_sheep]

i was hoping that could slip thru.

well, if your clients are anything like the ones i deal with, they won't even know the difference, haha :D

[ravantra]

Sorry if I confused you. Here is your last post with some guide lines. The only way to get vertical lines to appear vertical in the final is to not tilt the lens up or down or correct in post like I did in Photoshop.

[MooseDog]

GOTCHA! :D post it is :)

great advice from everybody, many tanks :eek:

[AverageJoe]

I'm not sure if it's just me but the reflections on the windows look terrible and don't seem to match the surroundings.

The side with the BANK NORTH logo on it seems a bit too bright.

[kfj001]

*scratches head*

What's wrong with this again? I don't think anyone except the forum people will notice this is a composite job ;)

Looks like there should be a bank at that there intersection.