Updated LST radiator experiments

DriesV · May 02, 2013, 07:49:41 AM

I already posted some images of LST radiators in the past.
These are some more up-to-date shots.

I saw a nice opportunity to put the latest webinar's lighting concepts through their paces. Specifically the use of area diffuse lights to brighten up dark spots in a model.
I must say it's working pretty well for this project!

This technique gives traditional product photography a serious run for its money...

The renderings also features all the metals I've been experimenting with over the last couple of days.

Gearing up for final brochure images...

Dries

Despot · May 02, 2013, 07:56:58 AM

Very well done Dries, love the 3rd and the last image - the brass is working well for you

regards

J

DriesV · May 02, 2013, 08:27:05 AM

An interior shot with very strong DOF.
Dunno, but somehow it feels like you're in a Death Star trench.

Still a bit grainy though, but I had to pull a screenshot quickly.

Dries

DriesV · May 02, 2013, 09:04:55 AM

Macro shot of TRV head with adaptor for external control and spring fitted.

Dries

Josh3D · May 02, 2013, 10:02:49 AM

These are all fabulous Dries. Well done with the lighting!!

Ed · May 02, 2013, 03:08:25 PM

"This technique gives traditional product photography a serious run for its money..."

Absolutely stunning images. My favorite is the view from inside (the Death Star trench). No traditional camera can go inside to take that shot

Ed

PhilippeV8 · May 02, 2013, 03:27:39 PM

*agree* (with Ed)

DriesV · May 02, 2013, 03:31:07 PM

Thanks for the comments, guys!

Thanks to Luxion for featuring it on fb...

Ed, you're right about not being able to take that shot with a real camera. I actually tried doing it!

However, that shot serves very little purpose to sell any product features or functionality. Same goes for the last image.
Why would you want to show half-fuzzy brackets and a disassembled control knob assembly?

Because I can...and it looks cool.

Dries

Jeff Hayden · May 02, 2013, 10:14:14 PM

Great work as always Dries

Izayoi · May 03, 2013, 01:28:35 AM

really nice !

DriesV · May 03, 2013, 02:36:17 AM

A little control knob mounting how-to.

Dries

DriesV · May 03, 2013, 03:59:37 AM

A section view with are diffuse fill light and one with just HDRI lighting...

Dries

DriesV · May 03, 2013, 05:27:52 AM

A vintage style dramatic top view of a section cut.

Dries

Josh3D · May 03, 2013, 06:36:45 AM

The cutaways are brilliant Dries! Love it. Been doing any more flow images?

djoseph · May 03, 2013, 08:04:54 AM

you are a master good sir