modeling

[Don Kayote]

You just discribed the 2 most common method for modeling, Strip modeling and Box modeling. I don't really know if one is better then the other. But I believe it's just personal preference.

And the Logo thing. Do post some images up. It's always fun to see WIPs :)

[Leionaaad]

I was modeling the peugeot logo and i thought from the beginning could be drawing the perimeter with a line and then extruding but when i aply the chrome material i don't get the expected result (it doesn't shine and the material is ok). Is this a wrong way to make it? If so, what is the way??

The geometry: The extrusion will give you a painfully flat surface, wich is just about impossible to light in a good manner. The top of the logo should be rounded a little.
Another issue about the geometry at a first glance would be the lack of bevels. If you don't have roundings at the corners (take a look around, nothing is sharp), you can say goodby to the volume of the object.

The texture: What is the assigned material? I certanly hope is not from the material library. If is not, we would like to hear some parameters...

Lighting: What is the lighting setup? And the renderer? A few images, if is possible...

[Snow Fox]

Okay. . The chrome is not from the material library...
I used a shellac:
Base material: Raytrace (reflect falloff)
(environment: HDR image i got from a web site)
Shellac material: standard (diffuse map: a black color)

The lightning setup (if u mean what i used) 3 target spots and some omnis (I need to learn some things about lightning techniques and tips

The renderer I'm using is the default scanline one, should i change it to mental ray???

(I guess you are right I'm going to say goodbye to the logo and make a better one)(The chrome around the logo was just a trial, it's not very nice)

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