On Wed, 2008-10-01 at 16:39 +0200, SG wrote: > Added some shiny trashcan to submission, I don't know if it is ultra > realistic enough though.
It is not, yet. But a good start, making me optimistic that you could get there. To my eyes, all the grey bins have the problem of looking like a b/w photo. This could be solved by giving them just a little color-shift and variation. More saturation where the main light would hit the object, and maybe a subtle touch of blue where it would be mainly lit by ambient light. The number one problem with yours, is the perspective on the bottom part and a shadow that seems detached. To get the bottom ellipsis right, you might want to set a vanishing point to construct an in-perspective rectangle as guide down there. http://www.math.utah.edu/~treiberg/Perspect/Alberti.GIF For more on perspective and ellipses: http://www.khulsey.com/perspective_ellipse.html Though to be a real object, the bottom edge of the bin needs to be rounded. Not just for aesthetic reasons, but for production: - to make removing the object from the mold easier - to avoid a strong variation in thickness, as that can lead to cracks on cooling. - to avoid sharp edges, as any attempt at them will lead to unsightly results. It would have a recessed base to stand on. Thank you for your submission! -- Thorsten Wilms thorwil's design for free software: http://thorwil.wordpress.com/ -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
