3D Rendering

How to create custom IES files

Alex Mincinopschi — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:12:05 +0000

Everybody uses IES lights in arch viz renderings but most people use ready made files provided by lighting fixtures manufacturers.

However, if you are in a creative mood, or just can’t help yourself from controlling every little detail of a rendering,Â you should definitely check out the latest tutorial from Jamie Cardoso.

In this tutorial he talks about how to create your own customized IES files with the help of a small piece of software:

http://jamiecardoso-mentalray.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/creating-customised-ies-web-lights-for.html

11 3D Vegetation Tutorials You Shouldnâ€™t Miss

Alex Mincinopschi — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:36:54 +0000

There are certain elements that can either improve or bring down the overall quality of an architectural visualization image. 3D Vegetation is an important factor and has a great impact on the final look of a rendering. In some cases, using cutouts of trees, bushes, etc. can be a quick solution but most of the times using 3d geometry is the way to go.

However, creating 3d vegetation that looks convincing can prove to be quite a challenge. I have compiled a list of 11 tutorials that help in this regard. Some of them require plugins while others use the default instruments available with 3ds max and V-Ray.

Vizpeople grass tutorial

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbmQcE2RDQE

How to create autumn foliage

http://bertrand-benoit.com/blog/2012/10/09/two-tone-tree/

Realistic grass tutorial

http://vray.info/tutorials/grass/

Redvertex foliage tutorial

http://www.evermotion.org/tutorials/show/7901/red-vertex-foliage-tutorial

Xoio growFX tutorial

http://xoio.de/2011/grow-fx-basics-and-advanced-workflow-hints/

Creating sunflowers and trees

http://www.itoosoft.com/forestpack/tutorials/tutorial_modernbarn1.php

Creating lawn and ivy

http://www.itoosoft.com/forestpack/tutorials/tutorial_modernbarn4.php

Ivy generator tutorial

http://www.guruware.at/main/

Tree modeling with shag fur

http://www.3dm3.com/tutorials/tree/

Realistic leafs

http://www.peterguthrie.net/blog/2009/11/3d-tree-material-tutorial-leaves/

How to model a 3D hedge

http://www.cgdigest.com/how-to-model-a-3d-hedge/

Premium3Dmodels in action

Alex Mincinopschi — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:55:18 +0000

Hello guys!

It’s been a while since I had the time to REALLY work on a set of renderings because my usual commercial work needs to be done fast (most of the times I have only 3-4 days from start to finish) and I never find the time to go that extra mile.

Therefore, during the last month or so, whenever I had some spare time I worked on the renderings bellow.

For the interior furniture I have used some models from Premium3Dmodels.com and for the exterior light setup I have used one of Peter Guthrie’s hdri (0743).

I look forward to hearing what you think of them (click on the images to view high resolution versions).

12 Fantastic “Wet Look” Renderings

Alex Mincinopschi — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:47:35 +0000

Time for another set of inspirational renderings that will either boost your desire to improve your skills or make you consider a change in your career path . As I said in a previous post, nowadays with the competition in the architectural visualization industry being so steep, a “classic” sunny afternoon rendering may not be enough to make you stand out from the crowd. Many have tried several different approaches, one of them being a rainy, “wet look”. This tends to bring a more dramatic feel to an architectural illustration and in many cases may be a good solution even for commercial work.

With that in mind, I have compiled a set of spectacular “wet/rainy mood” renderings for everyone to learn from. If you decide to give it a try, a good place to start would be the Vray Wet Materials Tutorial I wrote some time ago.