Oscar's rendering thread

[CTZn]

It is very reflective indeed. Did you use exponent or absorbtion layer maps in order to tame reflections a bit, depending on which applies ? I might be getting tricked by reality but I can't miss a certain CG look here... being picky because you're good of course !

[Oscar J]

Thanks for you comment!

Some renders just need more reflections to "pop". These days I try to focus just as much on the artistic part of the compositions as on photorealism.

Besides, Koenigsegg use seven layers of clear coat on their cars, three times thicker than on other cars, have a look:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-IYh8Ln0wQ

[OnoSendai]

Btw, you should definitely contact Koenigsegg and show them your renderings. Make they will employ you to render previews of their next supercar

[Oscar J]

Believe me, I have considered doing just that for a very long time, but it's a great encouragement hearing you say that. One day...

[Headroom]

It's not only the numbers of layers they use. Most manufacturers even higher end luxury car brands including the on I am working for have some orange peel left to hide small imperfections. A very old industrial design trick. The folks at Koenigsegg completely polish this out.

Don't think about it. Do it!!!

[Zom-B]

Believe me, I have considered doing just that for a very long time, but it's a great encouragement hearing you say that. One day...

With your portfolio I would contact a bunch of agencies who do commercials print & animated for car companies. Lie about you age and grab some nice freelancing jobs

Customers aren't interested about the education we have or about our looks, only thing they are interested in is what we do, our work output, and if we can deliver what they want in time!

Go for it dude!

[CTZn]

one day there will be more young people to do that job and you sir will no longer be that young anymore

good points, acknowledged.

[Oscar J]

Thanks guys for the encouragement!

Had a go at a B&W shot. Tried to get a kind of Bond-y feel to it.

[lape]

you are just perfect in rendering cars, perhaps you should try some different objects

[Oscar J]

Thank you!

I do render other stuff as I get some freelance visualisation work from time to time, most of which I can't show here.

Point taken though.

[Oscar J]

Testing the new metallic car paint and carbon materials. Aston in British racing green

[Voytech]

Wow, the carbon fiber looks amazingly lifelike.

[zeitmeister]

Damn great, Oscar!!


Cheers, zeiti

[CTZn]

Now I'm completly caught by the shading, color included ! Fantastic overall.

[Oscar J]

Thanks guys!

Here's an attempt at an ad-style render of a Bentley Continental.