I had a 3DS MAX model sent to me, which was done by the architect, and they developer wants me to redo it. They sent me the model to see if I could use it, which I can, however, it was built old school. Not that it’s wrong, but they faked GI with lights around the building and underneath, shinning up to illuminate the bottom of things. I remember doing this 20 years ago; kind of strange to see it in practice today. Also, a lot of RPC’s, which again, is old school. I am pretty impressed that they did a pretty good job with the tools they used.
Here are some stills I did using V-Ray and an HDRI+V-Ray Sun. What a house!
I wouldn’t say dreadful. I am pretty sure with the right texture and mood lighting you can do some really cool stuff. Probably not what anyone has in mind when they want to sell this though
I would love to work on exterior projects this size again. I used to do a lot of hotels and resorts a few years ago.
On the other hand, I am doing a lot more HUGE interiors than before.