IMPORTANT EDIT: THIS IS AN OLD CHALLENGE.
Please enjoy reading through this thread as an archive, but it is closed to new posts. You can still download the old models and also post your entry in order to ask for feedback here
First of all… THIS SCENE IS HUGE ! I suggest you to import it and then use proxy objs ! (mrproxy, vray proxy, whatever can be useful). Also this scene deals with vegetation.
I suggest to have a look at these references (not in particular order :)
The wonderful tutorials of Alvarez
http://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/store/product/995/#.UOmBaXc1tQg
and also by Peter Guthrie
http://www.peterguthrie.net/blog/tag/vray/
You can download the maya (2011), max (2012) or obj scene files from the following link
ABC
FBX
HIGH RES OBJ
MAX
MB
MED RES OBJ
MUSHROOMS FBX ONLY
OBJ
ROCK ONLY FBX
SPLIT LAYERS FBX
TREES ONLY FBX
CATERPILLAR ONLY
REFERENCE PACK
-THANKS TO TUFFMUTT OTHER FORMATS-
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Donation in other format are very welcome.The obj was tested for import both in Maya and Max and worked ok.
I've tried to suggest some cameras since I modeled inside the scene a small caterpillar (the UV should already be correct). You can also focus on some kind of microworld. Also, even if they come from maya paint fx, the mushrooms seems detailed enough to try a closeup (and have fun with SSS). the terrain is ready for being "displaced" ! Also all the UV for the vegetation and foliage have already been "packed".
Guidelines:
If posting your own rendered images or video of this scene anywhere out of this thread, please credit Giorgio Luciano for the modeling.
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[li]Use any 3d software and techniques you would like.
[/li][li]Changes to the scene are allowed but not required.
[/li][li]Post your work in progress by replying to this thread so you can receive feedback
[/li][li]Feel free to share any extra information or breakdowns to show your techniques or lighting set-up.
[/li][li]Ask questions and give feedback
[/li][li]Enjoy yourself!
[/li][/ul]I will also open a thread for ideas and merge it with a sharing thread.
The deadline is in 45 days !
Good Lighting
jojo
NEW DEADLINE END OF MARCH 2013