[RobMitchell]

Thanks again!

Fernando Tella: I know what you mean. Our spec was to keep it snappy but include all the information they provided. It does get a bit tight in spaces but we think we came to quite a equal balance considering. It seemed that, if it hung too long on the text, the animation dragged on somewhat. But that balance is definitely something we're looking more into for future animations.

[RobMitchell]

Hello again. Just posted up another gallery entry, this time an exterior render. If possible, please view in full size (link beneath the image). This is our first contracted architectural job, so it was quite a learning curve. Although not perfect, I really like the result. The gravel for the car park was the only part I wasn't too keen on, but it needed to be subtle and not stand out. The whole thing also needed to be placed on a plain background, so having it come to a natural end was a bit of a head scratcher. But we decided on the "clear cut" square edged image, while keeping enough road and surroundings to ground it nicely.

Comments would be appreciated. Thanks.

[RobMitchell]

Hi guys. Product shot added to the gallery on page 1 for the Zenniva MsT200 (vegetable steamer). Not the most dynamic angle I'd have liked, but it's what they requested. They needed it to be clear and crisp, with subtlety and realism over anything too flashy. Everyone was pleased with how it turned out and it'll be used for their promotional adverts and packaging. From my side of things, using sub-surface for the lid was fun to set up (love the shadow it casts onto the floor and product). We took a photo of the food layout and added it to the render in post.

Any comments would be great. Thanks!

[Half Life]

It looks really nice -- for more realism you might have placed a copy of the food photo at the bottom of the container to supply a reflection (in the plastic) of all those lovely oranges and greens... right now it looks really good but a bit "off" because of the lack of those (you can see them on the cauliflower in the photo).

Best,
Jason.

[RobMitchell]

Thanks Jason, I appreciate the comments! I very much agree with you on the reflections - we did have these in before but they were a bit distracting. They were then toned down more and more until just the orange colouration in the plastic to the side of the food was left showing.

[Tea_Bag]

Great Job on the Zenniva - MsT200!! Really like it!

[gadzooks]

Very nice Rob! The image of the food integrates very well.

[RobMitchell]

Tea_Bag and Gadzooks: thanks very much guys! Appreciate you taking a look.

[chaad]

it makes me hungry

[RobMitchell]

it makes me hungry

Haha, glad to hear. I guess the render is doing it's job then.

[RobMitchell]

Hello everyone. Big change to the gallery! Added a bunch of new images and re-organised the page. The new images aren't just 2012 ones, there's been new ones added to each year I think. Check 'em out and let me know what you think. Thanks.

[Bubbaloo]

Very nice product renderings. The fly hourglass is kind of gross.

[RobMitchell]

Haha, thanks Brian. Have to admit, creating a dead fly diffuse and bump map (tileable!) wasn't so nice.

[Tea_Bag]

Wow! Great new renders! Your work just keeps getting better and better!

[RobMitchell]

Thank you very much, Tea_Bag! Really appreciate it.