The texturing is stunning! The model looks a bit too sharp (no pun intended) for my taste, maybe increase the bevelling slightly on the yellow bits and maybe introduce some noise along the length. Since the textures show wear and use, it's natural for the handle to reflect the same.
Thanks for the feedback! Indeed, the bevelling was probably one of the biggest pains in the arse about this project. There was an earlier version I had to scrap entirely because I just couldn't get it to work how I wanted.
This is amazing. You have done a fantastic job here. If you didn't tell me your process, I would have assumed it was a photograph or a generated image.
I also though this was a stock photo right up until you said it's a render. That's impressive work and you have successfully surpassed the uncanny valley :)
Thank you! It's all done with layers. There is a base yellow layer and on top of it are layers for various sizes of scratches, grunge, dirt, and so on. Each has their own roughness and colour values.
The plastic also has a small amount of subsurface scattering to give it a bit of visual depth, making it look more like real plastic.
Even after understanding these comments my mind is a little bent. So great work. One critique on the blade track mirroring off the blade. It looked as though it is actually underneath the track. Have you tried the image without that reflection on the blade? Would a Razer be that reflective?
Not OP, but I have bought blades that are high mirror, or dull, just depends. But you have a point, with the blade brushed finish, the mirror affect would be much diminished. But the image is so good it would fool me as real.
The one nitpick I have is that the amount of weathering the metal parts have makes the plastic look more durable than steel since it has far less weathering. That is if you are looking for constructive feedback. If not, it took me reading the title to realise this is a render.
The knife I based this render off of looks similar in terms of weathering. In fact, the plastic on the IRL box cutter is even slightly cleaner than my rendered version. I appreciate the feedback though!
23 Comments
JeeBaiChow@lemmy.world · 17 pts · 343d
The texturing is stunning! The model looks a bit too sharp (no pun intended) for my taste, maybe increase the bevelling slightly on the yellow bits and maybe introduce some noise along the length. Since the textures show wear and use, it's natural for the handle to reflect the same.
8.5/10 - fantastic job
TheFeatureCreature@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 342d
Thanks for the feedback! Indeed, the bevelling was probably one of the biggest pains in the arse about this project. There was an earlier version I had to scrap entirely because I just couldn't get it to work how I wanted.
SpikesOtherDog@ani.social · 14 pts · 343d
This is amazing. You have done a fantastic job here. If you didn't tell me your process, I would have assumed it was a photograph or a generated image.
hoshikarakitaridia@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 343d
I also though this was a stock photo right up until you said it's a render. That's impressive work and you have successfully surpassed the uncanny valley :)
TheFeatureCreature@lemmy.ca · 4 pts · 343d
thank you :D
FUCKING_CUNO@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 11 pts · 343d
Seriously indistinguishable
TheFeatureCreature@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 343d
Thank you!
BCsven@lemmy.ca · 9 pts · 343d
The deterioration of the plastic and the scratches are amazing. How is that done?
TheFeatureCreature@lemmy.ca · 7 pts · 343d
Thank you! It's all done with layers. There is a base yellow layer and on top of it are layers for various sizes of scratches, grunge, dirt, and so on. Each has their own roughness and colour values.
The plastic also has a small amount of subsurface scattering to give it a bit of visual depth, making it look more like real plastic.
BCsven@lemmy.ca · 6 pts · 343d
This is seriously impressive work. I have that knife too. Lol
HootinNHollerin@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 6 pts · 342d
Wow
Shaye@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 3 pts · 342d
This isn’t a real box cutter?! Wow, amazing!
TheFeatureCreature@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 342d
Thank you!
humble_boatsman@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 342d
Even after understanding these comments my mind is a little bent. So great work. One critique on the blade track mirroring off the blade. It looked as though it is actually underneath the track. Have you tried the image without that reflection on the blade? Would a Razer be that reflective?
BCsven@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 342d
Not OP, but I have bought blades that are high mirror, or dull, just depends. But you have a point, with the blade brushed finish, the mirror affect would be much diminished. But the image is so good it would fool me as real.
TheFeatureCreature@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 342d
Thanks for the feedback! The model and textures are based off a real one I have here at home, so the real one has simliar-ish reflections as well.
Quexotic@infosec.pub · 2 pts · 342d
That's beautiful dude!
TheFeatureCreature@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 342d
Thanks! :D
bvoigtlaender@feddit.org · 1 pts · 342d
Beautiful render!
TheFeatureCreature@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 342d
Thank you!
Jake_Farm@sopuli.xyz · 1 pts · 342d
The one nitpick I have is that the amount of weathering the metal parts have makes the plastic look more durable than steel since it has far less weathering. That is if you are looking for constructive feedback. If not, it took me reading the title to realise this is a render.
TheFeatureCreature@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 342d
The knife I based this render off of looks similar in terms of weathering. In fact, the plastic on the IRL box cutter is even slightly cleaner than my rendered version. I appreciate the feedback though!
Jake_Farm@sopuli.xyz · 1 pts · 342d
The coating on the steel must be really shitty.