Breezy Point Cabin

[3LP]

+1 for Railclone ...

[Paul Roberts]

Don't be put of by the last video, that was a very specific usage for the new UVW Xform features - here's an easier one for floors which would use the same principles I imagine.

http://www.itoosoft.com/tutorials/tu...quet_floor.php

There are some floor presets in the library you might find handy too

I don't know, that last video they posted makes it look extremely complicated

[glorybound]

I was actually joking about the last video

Don't be put of by the last video, that was a very specific usage for the new UVW Xform features - here's an easier one for floors which would use the same principles I imagine.

http://www.itoosoft.com/tutorials/tu...quet_floor.php

There are some floor presets in the library you might find handy too

[Paul Roberts]

Oops! Sorry about that

I was actually joking about the last video

[glorybound]

Some color proofs. All post production was done in the VFB.

[Vizioen]

Some quick remarks.

I'm not very fond of the overly burned out windows.
Camera composition needs some work. Either focus on the living room and put the kitchen in the background/or the bedroom, and vice versa. I wouldn't try to bring kitchen, bedroom, living room all in one image. Also maybe avoid the windows all together if there's nothing to see there anyway
I would tone down the bloom or the glare (can't remember the one that inflicts the overall haze) it screws up some of the colors/contrast.

All that imho, ofcourse.

[glorybound]

Thanks. The client picked the views. It's a small space so they wanted to get as much as they could in two views. I need to get use to the VFB Bloom/Glare; it seems to be very sensitive. I went for window coverings, to control the lights, but they didn't want them. It seems to be a pattern; nobody wants curtains anymore.

Some quick remarks.

I'm not very fond of the overly burned out windows.
Camera composition needs some work. Either focus on the living room and put the kitchen in the background/or the bedroom, and vice versa. I wouldn't try to bring kitchen, bedroom, living room all in one image. Also maybe avoid the windows all together if there's nothing to see there anyway
I would tone down the bloom or the glare (can't remember the one that inflicts the overall haze) it screws up some of the colors/contrast.

All that imho, ofcourse.

[alexyork]

The superbright exteriors don't seem to match with the overall very dark interior. I'd either go with a much brighter interior or a much darker exterior to unify. I'd also look at making those grey wood doors more gritty and textured. The viewpoints are very claustrophobic but if that's client-driven there's nothing you can do unfortunately!

Personally I'd either go with a nice bright cool setup or a really warm, locally-lit and cosy setup. Even with exterior light coming in I would turn on all interior lights just to break up that massive expanse of wood.

But really your main issue is the design. Those timbers...!

[glorybound]

I took some reflection off the walls and ceiling, which made it much darker. I'll try a reflective material override to brighten things up.

The superbright exteriors don't seem to match with the overall very dark interior. I'd either go with a much brighter interior or a much darker exterior to unify. I'd also look at making those grey wood doors more gritty and textured. The viewpoints are very claustrophobic but if that's client-driven there's nothing you can do unfortunately!

Personally I'd either go with a nice bright cool setup or a really warm, locally-lit and cosy setup. Even with exterior light coming in I would turn on all interior lights just to break up that massive expanse of wood.

But really your main issue is the design. Those timbers...!

[particlerealities]

Looks great! Something strange going on over the left window in view 2. And the joints between the boards are really wavy below that same window. I agree with the other comments about the exterior being overly blown out. If the client is trying to market these as little cabins with a great view of the beach, I'd make sure you can tell there's a beach outside. Couch fabric looks amazing! Perhaps hang a beach towel on the coat hook instead of a jacket?

[Pixelcon]

Thanks. The client picked the views. It's a small space so they wanted to get as much as they could in two views.

It's your job to show them better views! I think two 1 point perspectives would work better.

Some clients won't budge no matter how much you educate them but if you start with low-resolution 'sketches' to suggest a better view/lighting/mood you can hopefully get them to go with a better direction chosen by you. If you can sell them your ideas they'll be more likely to over time give you more control of the process. Make suggestions, push your agenda, build trust. That way you'll get more control over your clients and be able to develop a style that clients will come to you for. You're a 'consultant', not a monkey doing data input.

[alexyork]

How about that beach view outside, at dusk, with warm interior lights? Could be very nice.

[glorybound]

I don't mind the views; I am not seeing what you guys are seeing. Basically, it is a three room cabin, very small. Over that window is the 3D displacement issue I have. I'll probably start modeling things like these wall, but for now, I am almost done. I'll work on the window view in post. She has a couple changes, so I'll update tomorrow.

[glorybound]

Would be, but they gave me a very specific furniture plan, which doesn't have lamps, and no other ceiling lights (other than the kitchen), so I am afraid I would be fighting illumination and have longer render times.

How about that beach view outside, at dusk, with warm interior lights? Could be very nice.

[glorybound]

I had suggestions, but they were set on these views. They more more concerned about seeing everything in only two views. I didn't think that they were aweful, so I rolled over pretty quick.

It's your job to show them better views! I think two 1 point perspectives would work better.

Some clients won't budge no matter how much you educate them but if you start with low-resolution 'sketches' to suggest a better view/lighting/mood you can hopefully get them to go with a better direction chosen by you. If you can sell them your ideas they'll be more likely to over time give you more control of the process. Make suggestions, push your agenda, build trust. That way you'll get more control over your clients and be able to develop a style that clients will come to you for. You're a 'consultant', not a monkey doing data input.