Specialist pathway 04/11/11

Today we are continuing with our models, mine is coming very close to being complete on the modeling side. After i have finished modeling and will begin texturing the model, then lighting and finally rendering it. For the texturing i'm using a mental ray material instead of the normal materials i use (Lambent and Blinn) because i'm trying to get the final render to look photo realistic and mental ray materials will be better for this.                     

The polygon count on the model count on the model at the moment is 21695 polys. The model is not 100% accurate since there are some details missing but if time allows at the end i will hopefully add them in. Also after I've textured the model i will need to add water to put the building into context. I may add a bridge in the background as well, either in Maya or Photoshop.

I found a blog on Facebook on 3D Architectural Visualization which will help me with my model and for research.  http://www.facebook.com/ronenbekerman?sk=wall&filter=12

I have been looking into the Architectural Visualisation industry and into 3D world and found some useful tips and information for research. http://www.3dworldmag.com/2011/09/02/11-ways-to-transform-arch-viz-renders/
http://www.cgarchitect.com/