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-_tom_
Junior Member

3 years ago

For my first piece of 3d modelling and kinematics coursework at uni, I have to make a model of a mobile phone and then a 2nd model, of how it may have evolved to in 25 years time. Anyway I think I'm nearing completion for this, I want to make it look as realistic as possible. Any tips and criticism?

[Link to i38.tinypic.com]

The only things left to do are sub-object materials (think I've figured that one out) and some boolean subtractions to create indents and a headphone jack..
Is this any good considering at the start of October this year I'd never used 3DSmax before? I havent seen what my classmates have been doing so I dont know what the standard is like for 2-3 months..

Thanks!

+isaac
Moderator

3 years ago

I could give you advice on pushing the detail, but i'm confident that you'll be getting good at modeling very soon. Keep on reading those tutorials! You'll be better than all of us soon!

-_tom_
Junior Member

3 years ago

Thanks for the kind words

I basically learnt it all through the tutorials provided with 3dsmax haha, they're well done imo. The aeroplane one was easily the most helpful to me.

My only annoyance is not having the software to use at home in my own time, so I have to go and use it at uni instead, when I'd rather be in the comfort of my own home! Cant really afford a license either and I'd rather not support software piracy

+isaac
Moderator

3 years ago

There's an educational version... :/

I wish there was a free to use full version for educational use of max. That means more 3dsmax users right? Doesn't make sense to me...

+Steve Martin
Moderator

3 years ago

I agree. How many proffesional users out there todays started on a pirated version of Max I wonder?

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+isaac
Moderator

3 years ago

I'm surprised blender isn't the most used in games and film...

-Tyson
Senior Member

3 years ago

I think educational versions can be bought for cheap if your doing it at uni. I know we used to sell an educational license at Mad academy for students.

-AHZ
Member

3 years ago

wow..that's nice....you're great in modeling dude....keep up the good work!

i wish i can do that too......
i need more practice....

-_tom_
Junior Member

3 years ago

Thanks

I've updated it a bit today, with some sub-object material stuff, seemed to go ok. This may be the final render, though I need to align the buttons on the side a bit better.

The thing thats bothering me is the keypad, it doesnt look right somehow. Any ideas?

Not sure if the lighting is as good as it could be, either.

+isaac
Moderator

3 years ago

I would have shown the divisions between the plastic pieces on the keypad. Also it lacks grain in areas where you would expect some level of texture, even on it's smoothest parts. =15 min of work at the most.

Lighting is a secondary concern and the fun part. ("funner" part anyway) Worry about that later.

-_tom_
Junior Member

3 years ago

ok cheers, I'll try that. I guess thats just in the material editor, add some noise somewere?

I've played about with the lighting again and think it looks a bit better now..

[Link to i36.tinypic.com]

Used the 3 point lighting with one overhead to light up the buttons a bit, seemed to make it look a lot more realistic and "deep"