From the Frying Pan into the Fire

So, finished one 3ds Max class and am now in another one! =D This one just might be the death of me since it's all advanced with the TWO things I struggled with; lighting and cameras. Haha.


Anyways, we have to create four scenes with various moods using simple shapes, so here is my "Dramatic Egg". How is it not rolling off the table, I have no clue, just roll with it. ((Bazinga!))


Two down, two to go!




I like how the egg actually looks kind of natural!

More Max Renderings!

Some more pics from my project. I changed the lighting around a bit, adjusted some of the textures, and also created a light to go down the stairs from the "streets". Two renders down.... a million more to go ((at around two hours EACH!))















GAH, finals are going to kill me. >.<


Also, note my ghetto dress form I created. HAHAHAAAA

3ds Max 2010

Currently working on my room/scene for class, and it is taking FOREVER to render, and I need to have at least 5 rendered jpegs for the assignment. The whole thing was really quick to render until I started putting in the lighting and shadows. Now, what took mere seconds takes upwards to 20 minutes! I know it's only going to get worse from here on out ((I've heard "horror" stories of some taking an entire day to get rendered right!)) but it's still frustrating right now especially since I am still very new to the program!

So ITT, tips, tricks, and shortcuts! /o.o/



Edit: Here is ONE of the jpegs so far! ((Ignore the fact I forgot to reshow the walls! I was just getting one of the omni lights to try and work.))

THANKS LIZ!

A fellow artist friend showed us this site and I like the idea of a more "professional" art blog. So, here I AM!