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In finding some what little spare time I have, I’ve done a few mock-ups and draft images. It is a very unique building and really is challenging to light and frame. You can view my progress thread here.

You can view the other entries in the forum here, it’s worth checking out because there are some killer entries.

CGTalk Lighting Challenge #21

There are 5 choices of themes to try and light this by:

• Teenage Angst
• Glorious Morning
• Afraid of the Dark
• Winter Mood
• Romantic Sunset

Deadline is 31st December, so there is still time to have a go.

Here are some unshaded views of the scene.

Links

You can view the challenge thread here at CGTalk and the scene is available for download in multiple formats.

All rendered with traditional spot lights and depth maps all with the Maya Software renderer. I didn’t use any GI, mental ray or any ray-tracing stuff this time just as a challenge.

Wireframe image of the scene

Maya Viewport Screenshot

Final Maya Software Render with Post Production

I think I’ll go watch the movie again, it’s been years now!

After a quick Google Image search I ended up finding a really nice photograph by Henk Snoek.

The subject is the King’s Building’s Chimney at the Ediburgh University, Scotland.

The Rendererd version using Maya and mental ray

It’s a simple project really, but I just like the angles and contrast in this image, it’s a fantastic composition. I think it turned out pretty well.

Here is the original photo by Henk Snoek from Michael Laird Architects:

I tried using horrible colours in this scene to make it look as if this room is in a daggy motel. It ended up looking okay I think.

Same materials as daylight scene but using a different lighting rig