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by pdwyer
Mon Jun 11, 2012 1:11 pm
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: WIP: Reducing render times
Replies: 12
Views: 13755

Re: WIP: Reducing render times

Thanks Fletch, I'm doing some more benchmarks with some of what you have mentioned, it's hard to benchmark with the unbiased render settings though becuase sometime a pass will take longer after an change is made to improve the speed but the amount of denoising happening is increased per pass ... :w...
by pdwyer
Sun Jun 10, 2012 2:51 am
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: WIP: Reducing render times
Replies: 12
Views: 13755

WIP: Reducing render times

I know quite a lot is written about reducing render times already, especially with regards to different lighting setups but I wanted to get some specific advice on this. The latest model I was working on was a air rifle and after rendering it Fletch's advice from a few months ago rang in my ears abo...
by pdwyer
Sun May 20, 2012 11:40 am
Forum: Questions & Feedback
Topic: twilight render target failed the specified target is too cl
Replies: 2
Views: 3626

twilight render target failed the specified target is too cl

This error is I guess because my target point is too close to the camera

May I ask what the parameters of this error condition are please! will changing the scale of the model effect it? I've done what are relatively closer shots before.

Thanks
by pdwyer
Wed May 02, 2012 2:56 pm
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: "Organic" aircraft (Eric Lay's RatBird)
Replies: 6
Views: 12388

Re: "Organic" aircraft (Eric Lay's RatBird)

What was the render time for this? (Just thinking about animation)
by pdwyer
Fri Sep 16, 2011 9:38 am
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Go
Replies: 7
Views: 8694

Re: Go

Thanks for the links, The one on the legs in particular, I can add a bit more detail with that. I used to play a lot but I don't have the time these days with career and family. It's not quite as fun to play online as it is with a real board and real opponant, I'm not sure why that is but online go ...
by pdwyer
Tue Aug 23, 2011 2:36 pm
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: First render since January
Replies: 3
Views: 5019

Re: First render since January

:D Dunno, actually I suck at "artsy" and architecture. :?

I see your point though, "the new model sitting on a table again" is getting a little worn :mrgreen:

I'll have a think about it
by pdwyer
Tue Aug 23, 2011 3:01 am
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: First render since January
Replies: 3
Views: 5019

First render since January

At last I've had a bit of time since changing jobs back in Jan and have something to post.

No de-noise post-prod software used bacause I'm a purist! :whistle: Just fixed the contrast a little
ButterFly Knives Final Post 2.jpg
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by pdwyer
Sat May 14, 2011 9:50 am
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Loopita Bonita Lounger
Replies: 6
Views: 9309

Re: Loopita Bonita Lounger

:clap:

How did you composite? the shadow is great!
by pdwyer
Sat Apr 23, 2011 11:07 am
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: Twilight
Replies: 26
Views: 38214

Re: Twilight

:shock:
Massimo amazes again!

I also really like the wood. very realistic. both the bump and the bluish light reflection
by pdwyer
Sun Apr 03, 2011 1:00 pm
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: home office
Replies: 16
Views: 21133

Re: home office

:^:

Justs needs a few more books ;)