dave-3d's CGPortoflio Gallery

BMW E92 M3 Coupe

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:42:36 +0000

Created and rendered in 3ds max, using the Mental Ray Production Shaders.

Mk1 RS2000 re-visited using Mental Ray Production Shaders

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:37:50 +0000

Using an old friend (Escort RS2000), I have been experimenting with using the Mental Ray Production Shaders in 3ds Max to place a model into a photographic background. This scene was setup and rendered in 3ds Max 2009 - direct output shown here, no post processing. It uses MR matte and environment switchers, one spot light and one skylight (using the HDRI Env map I created).

I was lucky to capture the low evening sun. You can see the environment map 360 here: http://www.dmmultimedia.com/carpark/NagraCarPark_01.html

I am creating a tutorial where I will explain in depth how to create this scene (including maps), presently I have the first part on general use of MR Production shaders on my website here : http://www.dmmultimedia.com/3dtips_11.htm

Dave

NSD Daleks in underground tunnel

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:26:04 +0000

Testing the Mental Ray Production Shaders in 3ds Max 2008. Using an old model and matching the lighting to an underground tunnel environment. Output directly from Max.

Ford Anglia on the frozen pier side

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 06:44:33 +0000

Testing some HDRI images and locations that I took over Christmas when back in the West of Scotland. Brilliant low, glolden light. This is more to test how to capture a location to use in 3D, than the modelling. Still learning.

I am writing a tutorial to cover the setting up of scenes like this in Mental Ray Production Shaders.

BMW E92 M3 Close-up details

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:15:49 +0000

Close-up of my BMW E92 M3 model, as yet unfinished. Created and rendered in 3ds Max. Here taken from an underground garage scene

Ford Escort Group 5 Racer

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 06:52:42 +0000

Just a quick test using an alternate model, this time my old Ford Escort MKII GP5 racer, in the car oark scene.

Dr Who's DALEK (New Series Dalek NSD)

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:03:15 +0000

The infamous Dalek from BBC TV's long running Dr. Who series. This is the New Series Dalek. Created and rendered in 3ds max. Thanks to Project Dalek for the blueprints.

Fireplace - Fire and texture test in Mental Ray

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:20:57 +0000

Testing some Fire and glow textures in Mental Ray

BMW E92 M3 at the harbour

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:58:49 +0000

Unfinished BMW E92 M3 model - at the seaside

December sunset

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:48:13 +0000

A quick test of the Mental Ray Production Shaders.

Escort RS - Using Mental Ray Production Shaders

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:18:47 +0000

Created using 3dsMax and the Mental Ray production shaders. I am creating a tutorial to show how to make this image using the MR Production Shaders, and will included the backplate and HDRI from this scene. First part of using Mental Ray Production Shaderss can be found here : http://www.dmmultimedia.com/3dtips_11.htm

To the Craig

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:01:16 +0000

I captured the lovely light of a crisp freezing winter's sunset in Scotland - looking out to the sea. Used my old friend the Anglia to test lighting and Mental Ray Production Shaders

Anglia at the seaside in December

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:43:24 +0000

Created using Mental Ray Production shaders. No post processing. Modelled in and rendered in 3ds max

By the windmills

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:54:17 +0000

Taking advantage of the low winter summer at Christmas to take some background plates to use with Mental Ray's Production Shaders

Simple gepmetry tyre tutorial - 3ds max

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:08:17 +0000

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/3dtips_09.htm - This tutorial shows a "quick & dirty" method of creating Tyres using a "low poly" mesh.

It is not meant to be the most detailed or accurate method (there are other tutorials on the internet that outline detailed tyre creation with all the little subtle bumps and indents - excellent for closeups) but the method outlined here will create a tyre that will be more than realistic enough for most shots - but using a LOT less polys than a Mesh/Turbosmoothed mesh.

The same method, of creating a small repeating pattern and applying symmetry can be used for almost any tyre

Genesis Daleks

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:02:09 +0000

Small fly-by animation of my Genesis Dalek

Escort MK2 Flyby

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 15:43:29 +0000

Little test for faked GI shadows using Ambient Occlusion render to texture maps.

Daleks: Return to the past

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 14:55:17 +0000

This scene takes the Dalek model (Dr. Who's arch nemesis from the popular BBC Science Fiction TV series running for last 40 years) and places them into an environment.

I have previously placed the Daleks in a more familiar, or expected, modern Sci-fi environment - but this time wanted to juxtapose them with an ancient, natural, analogue world.

Keeping the camera low, the Daleks are lurking in the shade .. with one just entering in the strong sunlight, the sun glinting off the alloy casing. I was trying to create the atmosphere of an old temple - something quite new to me, this is my first interior/architectural rendering

The scene was setup in Max2008 with Mental ray, using only 4 Portal Lights and almost exclusivley Arch & Design materials. mr Photgraphic exposure was used for tone mapping and the Glare modifier added to camera output.

This is basically the direct output from Max, no post processing - only a border and tag added.

The model development can be seen in this thread :

http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=43&t=521017

A great big thanks for all the crits of the expert modellers who build Daleks in the real world - found on: http://www.projectdalek.com

Dave

Daleks : Return to the past - close-up

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 17:35:31 +0000

Close up of the Dalek: Return to paradise scene.

DALEK - Dr. Who's arch nemesis

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 13:26:19 +0000

Created in 3DS Max 2008, using the Arch&Design shader - set to FG&Highlight only and Metal. Lit using Portal lights.

DALEK - Dr. Who's Nemesis - Line Drawing effect

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 13:29:41 +0000

The Dalek model rendered using Mental Ray contour shaders

Ford Anglia - Project Anglebusa

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 17:43:09 +0000

Created for the British RETRO FORD magazine, this is the concept that includes a Hayabusa motorcycle racing engine and mates it with the classic 1960s British Ford Anglia.

Harry Potter coudl only dream of this !

Capri 2006 concept

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 18:48:31 +0000

Concept Capri. All new model from the MK1 but retaining mayn design cues.

Brake Disc Tutorial

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 12:33:07 +0000

Quick and dirty method of mapping brake discs - includes the objects and textures :

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/3dtips_07.htm

Dave

Study into Mental Ray caustics

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 13:08:34 +0000

Study into Mental Ray caustics using an animated surface water cube. Animation can be seen here :

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/3dcgi_10.htm

MR Lights Glare/Glow study

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 12:58:33 +0000

MR Lights Glare/Glow study - tseing the Mental Ray glare and glow functions. Tried to get the feel of a high energy discharge Xenon light and a more conventional halogen light. More images and an animation here:

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/3dtips_04c.htm

Schnorbill - Study in HDRI faking

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 12:45:23 +0000

Shortly to be released tutorial series outlining a method to fake HDRI reflections.

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/3dtips_06.htm

Dave

Ford Focus RS

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 12:38:23 +0000

Quick model of the Ford Focus RS

Modelled and rendered in Max 7/8 with Mental Ray

Volkswagen Crafter

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 12:24:00 +0000

Volkswagen Crafter created for a client and used in the Australian microsite with animation.

Zakspeed racing Mk2 Escort RS

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 12:20:26 +0000

Zakspeed racing version of the MK2 Escort.

Rendered in Max with Mental Ray

RS2000 Rally

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 12:15:55 +0000

An old favourite of mine.

I actually had this printed out at A3 size and signed by Colin MacRae Now on my wall

Created and rendered in 3DS Max with Mental Ray

Mazdaspeed3

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 12:11:36 +0000

Created in Max 8 for a client - used on the US Mazdaspeed Microsite.

Capri RS3100

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 08:30:06 +0000

Completely modelled and rendered within 3D Max using Mental Ray. Labour of love.

WIth full race Cosworth GAA Quadcam V6 engine, interior.

Nearing completion.

I have created a tutorial showing how to make the alloys :

http://www.dmmultimedia.com/3dtips_01.htm

Case International MX120 Tractor

Sat, 25 Mar 2006 23:08:14 +0000

Modelled last year during a trip home using my wee laptop. I used my friend's own tractor for reference. Wanted to do something a bit different. I Spent some time subtley dirtying this model down - and still get told to add more dirt and grime. But in reality these farmers look after their machines fastidiously, and when I modelled it they were cutting barley and the stubbled fileds act like a stout brush cleaning and polishing the tyres.

Case International MX120 taking a break from harvesting

Sat, 25 Mar 2006 23:20:52 +0000

Different version of the Case Tractor in the fiield

BBS Alloy Tutorial

Fri, 14 Apr 2006 15:17:33 +0000

Created in 3DS Max - find out step-by-step how to modela nd texture this exact Alloy at : http://www.dmmultimedia.com

Car Headlight Tutorial

Fri, 14 Apr 2006 15:19:07 +0000

Car Headlight modelled in 3Ds Max - find out step-by-step how to model and texture this headlight at : http://www.dmmultimedia.com

Escort Mk1 Rs2000 Revisited

Fri, 06 May 2005 23:04:36 +0000

I was playing around with the settings on this old model that I created in 3D Max ... and tried a nice gloss black finish. I liked it so I am posting it here. Trying for a Sudio effect with diffused soft lighting.
Still working on my Escort MK2 model - but keep getting drawn back to the old original MK1
Pushing Studio 3D Max with Mental Ray to produce these results - trying to get high resolutions has caused problems. Now got the image rendered at 4000x3000 I want to produce a large poster for myself.
Dave

Rally RS2000 in Special Sponsor colours

Sun, 26 Mar 2006 00:01:35 +0000

Continued development of the Escort model - refining the lighting and texture setups.

Escort Mki Rs2000

Tue, 07 Dec 2004 15:32:38 +0000

Hi,
I started to create this model to test and hone my car modelling skills and texturing in 3ds max, but it has turned out to be a labour of love
I wanted to try something that I have not seen modelled before. I have tried to model as accurately as possible - and have been in touch with many owners' groups, and working closely with them to get all the minutae right.
Some feedback from the WiP forums on cars seems to focus on "does the car have an interior?" or "It will look good in an environment". So I have created both the interior and the engine bay, and an environment.
In fact, I actually enjoyed creating this car so much that I am now the owner of a White/blue RS2000 myself
IMAGES:
White version with blue stripes - THE classic colour combination!

Period Big winged Rally version - late 1960s

RS Mexico version, after winning the 1970s Mexico Rally

Classic blue/blue colour combination

Cosworth engine transplant

Interior

Interior 2

Dave
>> Hi resolution image <<