Quick sketch for a family friend

Studio/Institution: Custura Images
Client: Family friend
Genre: Residential Exterior
Software: 3ds Max, Photoshop, Corona
Website: http://behance.net/arthrur
Description:

Hi everyone!

This is my very first time posting here. I'm not really sure what I can do more to make this image pop or at least for the time being. I saw different threads here and people were very generous to give tips and ideas so I would love to hear what you guys think. I mean architecture is agreed upon so changing it that much wouldn't be reasonable but who knows as I might just change it completely if it makes sense!

Thanks!

I liked that gazebo on the roof.

I don't do much exterior work so I am not the most qualified person to give advice but I'll give it a shot.

I think you are of to a good start but the main problem I have with the image is that it is a bit underexposed. It's too dark so up the exposure. The second thing is the sun direction. Everything more or less facing the camera is in dark shadow. I would turn the sun around a bit more so the stuff facing the camera get a bit more sunlight. The third thing is the lawn. The grass seems to be in a very poor state with lots of bald or yellow parts. It looks like a pretty nice and not cheap house so I think the lawn should reflect that with some nicer grass.

Hope these tips help you a bit.

Hi!

Thanks for your advice! Overall I would say that I agree with most of what you say. I think my ground doesn't hold up very much as I was specifically trying to make grass look scarce cause I usually make a really thick lawn and got a bit bored of it. I was going for a more patchy grass I saw in one of the projects and guess it didn't work out that well. I will definitely work on it some time later as there are many things I could have and should have improved!

Thanks, Marti!

Great scene, the darks looks too aggressive (especially in the fooliage) maybe you pushed the contrast too far

Great scene, the darks looks too aggressive (especially in the fooliage) maybe you pushed the contrast too far

Hi!

I agree with you because I tend to get overboard sometimes with darker color values. Will work on it in the future!

Thanks!

Hi Arthrur,

Really cool shot. I tried just doing a photoshop shadow/highlights adjustment of 35%/0% on it and instantly the detail pops out of the shadows (not perfect but often this is a fine quick fix for overly dark shadows).

..and now that we've all helped your friend, can we call round for a BBQ on that cool roof-top terrace when it's finished !?

Regards

Jesper Pedersen

http://www.pedersenfocus.ie

Hi Jesper,
So much stuff happened literally since the last time I was here  hahaha

Jesper, I would for sure give you a "+1" invitation so you could take whomever you know who could improve my rendering even more

Need some subtle light on in the interior, or adjust the sun angle.