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# 16 06-08-2003 , 04:55 AM

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Thanks for the suggestions and encouragement everyone, much appreciated... user added image

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# 17 06-08-2003 , 12:30 PM

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Viewports... :headbang:

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# 18 06-08-2003 , 03:27 PM

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The top of the table looks very low. Compared to that of the glass beaker, its barely twice the height of the beaker, which seems awfully low for anyone of average stature. You've either got a lab full of little people, or a lab full of scientists with back problems.

Additionaly the side of the surface is very white, while the rest seens to be lost is shadow. Perhaps moving the light source higher and angling it down? Maybe as well altering the prenumba angle and the drop off for a softer light?

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# 19 12-08-2003 , 01:38 PM

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So far this is what I've done but I really don't like what I've done and I don't really have any idea of what I'm doing..........ah, I don't like it. user added image

So, I'm thinking of starting a new scene. Anyway, here is what I have...

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# 20 12-08-2003 , 01:59 PM

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i like it....

how did you achieve that red light effect?

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# 21 12-08-2003 , 02:11 PM

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It's a red point light set to cast shadows inside the little cage thing.

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# 22 12-08-2003 , 02:25 PM

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cool....it really adds a lot...

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# 23 12-08-2003 , 04:41 PM

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I like it I just think you have lots of things competing for the viewers attention.

Perhaps think about how the layout might work to get that money shot for a final render. Maybe looking over the operating table thingy on the right into the lab, or from the scientists point of view etc. You can always include smaller shots to show off your detailed work too.

Maybe adjust some proportions, but what you have so far looks jolly imho, it just needs to fit with the other parts a little better. Don't abandon it yet!

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# 24 13-08-2003 , 11:53 AM

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Alright, alright, I'll stick with it...but only cause you guys want me too user added image

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Witchy: you're right, but with what I have at the moment I cant really get my head around how I'm going to get that final render shot. I bet I'll figure something out, it's probably just a small lack of inspiration. user added image

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# 25 17-08-2003 , 11:36 AM

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It's been a while since I last updated, but I think I'm going somewhere now. I've still got a long way to go, but I think I'm starting to get that Mad Scientist look user added image

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# 26 17-08-2003 , 12:04 PM

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I like it, but It needs a little light in the middle, not too much though.

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# 27 17-08-2003 , 12:17 PM

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How long did that take to render?

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# 28 17-08-2003 , 12:20 PM

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I've actually been having a problem with rendering because I only have 256Mb or RAM. I think it only took a minute or two anyway. If I increase my scene anymore I don't think I'll be able to render anything user added image

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# 29 17-08-2003 , 12:29 PM

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Does anyone know how to get a fog effect at the bottom. Mine doesn't really look too good. Any suggestions, cause I really have no idea how to do it. At the moment I've got a cube with a transparent shader...

Thanks.

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