[d7mcfc]

Just wondering out aloud.

What makes a great 3D Visual to all of you?

I think we could have a thread here to share opinions and maybe show what we consider to be great images.

Just an idea....

[pwrdesign]

Good Idea!

Of course its very individual, but as a photographer I tend to spend alot of time into the composition of the 3D visual, I try to have the same approach as if I'm taking a shot of architecture for example.

Of course the light in the scene matters, and at the end realistic and natrual materials.

So for me:

1. Composition
2. Light
3. Materials / render effects

[-Adrian]

Like in photography, i find that luma contrast is a necessary ingredient of great images. When ever i fail to get that into my renders (weak HDRI, emitter setup, perspective), they inevitably look cheap.

[Rochr]

Apart from composition, atmosphere and camera angle.
Even the most dull model or scene can be turned into something stellar with these three made properly.

[Hervé]

sure .. the comp..the light.. the... the blah blah... AND the super blah blah..

Man, what makes an image interesting to watch is the story behind ! when looking at an image.. one should be able to see the min. before.. and the min. after..

... and never forget.. have a good reason to make an image.. something to communicate..

[KurtS]

it would be nice to see some examples aswell. What is the best rendering ever made?

[Rochr]

it would be nice to see some examples aswell. What is the best rendering ever made?

Now that´ld be impossible to answer.

But to show examples, i believe a few of Marek Denkos renders could qualify.
http://marekdenko.net/3dgallery/039_001.jpg

[rusteberg]

Man, what makes an image interesting to watch is the story behind ! when looking at an image.. one should be able to see the min. before.. and the min. after..

Couldn't agree more!!! there must be a story which instantly communicates with the audience. The blah blah blah stuff is what supports the plot, the stage, and the characters themselves. (by characters i don't just mean actual characters, rather the character of the object/s rendered)

So, you have to have a good story before you can make a good image..... The story and the concept usually go hand in hand.....

[-Adrian]

Oh bollox, it's aesthetic qualities that count

[Bubbaloo]

This is one of my favorite CG galleries:
http://reiv.cgsociety.org/gallery/512197/

[Bubbaloo]

Here's my favorite:
http://features.cgsociety.org/galleryim ... _angel.jpg

[Frances]

What makes a great 3D visual? A great artist.

[Hervé]

What makes a great 3D visual? A great artist.

phewwww.. fnally... thanks Frances...

[Rochr]

What makes a great 3D visual? A great artist.

Best answer so far.

[tom]

...and a great artist is nothing without audience.