[mverta]

Some of these tests are labeled 1.2 because they occurred before the announcement, but the functions are still the same. My favorite thing about 1.5 is the improved tonemapping:

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This requires a calibrated monitor to see properly, but the 1.2(1.5) image clearly displays the full range of values from 0-255, with clear distinction even between 0,0,0 and 5,5,5, whereas the 1.1 image clips values much below 25.


This can produce striking improvements in tonality. Look at this 1.1/1.5 comparison - especially the big black eye in the center, and the improved light propagation in detail areas:

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And now, just playing:

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I came up with a more realistic approach to car paint - 4 layer BSDF. Here's my first test with Lamborghini yellow, next to a reference shot:

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And here's just a red test of the same formula:



More shots of this Lamborghini WIP:

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_Mike

[iker]

i n c r e d i b l e Mike!

edit: more than Solid!

[zent]]

That is simply beyond impressive!

[michaelmarcondes]

That is 100% art man! WOW!
I WANT MY 1.5!!!

[b-kandor]

These look awesome.... 'nuff said.

[GM5]

speechless...

[sandykoufax]

Wow, fantastic!!!

[Maxer]

Really awesome stuff Mike! I really hope that you've got some secret Star Wars film project that you’re working on because it would be a shame if your work wasn't shown on the big screen at some point.

[Tyrone Marshall]

Perfect simulations!
Class 'A' photorealism. I cannot detect any imperfections.

Thank you Mike for raising the bar once again on pure artistry!

[superbad]

I feel kind of bad saying this, because I can't come anywhere near this level, but your tire material needs some work (and the model needs a few tweaks as well). The rest of it is quite stunning.

[ivox3]

Pretty sick stuff .....

[mverta]

Actually the tire material needs A LOT of work.. don't feel bad.

_Mike

[numerobis]

WOW....
awesome work!!!

[dutch_designer]

I love those flashlight close-ups

Nice to see that first experiment in value range, do you think that'll remove some of the burned out look I thought was more prevalent in Maxwell after the alpha's/beta's?

[Fernando Tella]

Amazing stuff!!

I like a lot the subtleness of the plastics in the last one.