[WillMartin]

Tea Bag, I think you have a big problem on your hands with having posted this here. You're not a developer on the NL team, which means you're not allowed to mod a plug(in) from MaxwellRender! Didn't you read the user agreement that came with the software?

Just kidding around. Very nice work! It has basically passed into the realm of being a 'photograph' in my opinion. Nicely done!

[simmsimaging]

Looking very good! You could stop there I think, but just a couple of pretty minor tweaks would probably push it even further IMO:

It looks like the plug on the right is just a bit out of focus, you might want to either make it totally sharp or really knock the DOF out - going partway can sometimes look more like a mistake.

I think it could be just a bit brighter overall and maybe just a hint more contrast to give the plugs some snap and shape. The light sources are very large relative to the object size, so it's hard to get good shape definition through your light falloff. Increasing contrast will help with that a bit I think.

Last thing: the metal for your plug ends is a bit on the green side. That's a common thing with creating or photographing gold/brass though. Just a bit warmer reflectance colour might help. A little key-light on the back edges of those metal bits would help pop them off the background more (like the clear plastic part), but it's not bad right now.

Anyway - that's my .02, but really we're just talking about stuff I would do to tweak a photo - you're already in photo range for sure!

b

[Tea_Bag]

Hey,

@WillMartin - What user agreement? Me never heard of it!
Thanks for those comments & kind words!

@simmsimaging - Ive currently taken all your advice regarding the minor tweaks and its looking even better!
Thanks alot & I'm grateful for the advice and comments will post my final update when done!

[Tea_Bag]

Hey guys,

Here Is an update of the plug think ill make it final and leave it to rest for the time being! But if any tweaks are needed please let me know! Still a bit noisy!

Updated:

1) More edge fillets
2) Higher Density mesh
3) Pins Brass improved
4) Full camera focus

[tom]

Very nice again but I'm afraid it needs something like SL20.

[simmsimaging]

Looks good Tea_Bag, but I'm with Tom on the SL - mainly because the noise is uneven it really stands out. Good job though!
b

[Tea_Bag]

Hey,

@Tom & Brett - Thanks guys and yes I can agree with you there
Will let it cook to SL 20 and that wont take too long as we have resume render now!