Tony Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 Hey guys, I'm looking for some input on my design and modeling of this couch. Let me know what you think. [ January 21, 2003, 12:59 AM: Message edited by: Tony ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Griger Posted January 21, 2003 Share Posted January 21, 2003 Hi Tony, I’m not sure what style you may be leaning to, but IMHO it looks very stiff. I would expect to see a seat cushion and maybe some arm cushions as part of the couch. The couch pillows look pretty good, but there are “dirty” looking shadows on them, but you’re not looking for input on the render I suppose. What you using to model and render? Keep us posted. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 21, 2003 Author Share Posted January 21, 2003 Thanks for your reply Paul. The seat cushion is supposed to be one piece. I tried adding some noise to the cushion but it didn't look very good. I will try modeling some texture to it. It does look very stiff now. Perhaps more of a defined edge where the seat cushion meets the side of the couch will help? Modeled with MAX and simcloth rendered with vray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nisus Posted January 21, 2003 Share Posted January 21, 2003 Hi Tony, It looks to me that your cushions are balancing on their edge... not a natural effect. So try to make 'gravity' more visible rgds nisus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawyer Posted January 21, 2003 Share Posted January 21, 2003 Looks kind of like some tortelini. A little pesto and we got lunch. The main thing I see is that there is no defined change of material under the fabric. The main sitting area should be composed of 2 things: 1 something soft to sit on. 2. something hard to support the soft stuff. Typically the soft fabric is tucked into the edge where the hard material (wood) meets it. This would be how it's built. I guess you could cover the frame (wood) with the fabric and that would produce what we see here but we hould still see the transition as a seam. But I really wonder how often someone would hide the wood like that. I thin you could fix that pretty quick and you would have a good looking couch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jucaro Posted January 21, 2003 Share Posted January 21, 2003 Hi Tony, try using a dispacement mesh modifier+mesh smooth+optimize and then add a bump map for the ruffles on the edges of your throw pillows.The map having been done from a photo editor. It might just work for you. as it did for me. It increases the polyo count though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 21, 2003 Author Share Posted January 21, 2003 Thanks! I knew I could depend on you guys for some great suggestions! I love the tortelini reference I will define the lines better, thanks. The seat cushion is a single cushion. This is for office furniture, by the way. Jucaro, can you post a picture of your pillow? This is a shot of the new line of office tables that the couch is supposed to go with. What are your thoughts on the overall look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nisus Posted January 24, 2003 Share Posted January 24, 2003 again... gravity on the cushions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kid Posted January 25, 2003 Share Posted January 25, 2003 I think the sides are a little narrow, and the edges are too sharp. With a bit of texture work this will come up great. Some bump mapping on the fabric may help. Shameless self promotion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 25, 2003 Author Share Posted January 25, 2003 Looks good kid. I made a few changes to the sofa. No textures yet on the cloth until the client approves the final design. Pretty plain, but this is what they are looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 25, 2003 Author Share Posted January 25, 2003 I know this is not really architecture but I think it would interesting to see renders of some furniture that other members have designed or modeled. Perhaps we could share a few with each other. I'm so tired of the models you get off the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingo Posted January 25, 2003 Share Posted January 25, 2003 Looks great Tony, and a nice attention to detail. But where are the ravioli ? Only the lighting is a bit strange, the shadow under the couch is okay, but outside around the couch its a bit weird. Its a nice variation to see furniture renderings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kid Posted January 25, 2003 Share Posted January 25, 2003 The couch is looking a lot better with the extra detail. I started building my own library a while back when I had some free time. A few months ago I formatted my hard drive and put the model files on a CD, sadly I can't find the CD so I only have these pictures. I really should get a bit more organised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 25, 2003 Author Share Posted January 25, 2003 Great stuff kid! I really like that bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Miranda Posted January 26, 2003 Share Posted January 26, 2003 Hi Kid, Great furniture work. Where can I buy a red chair like that?!? The leather material looks great. Hi Tony, Your couch is cool, the wood parts are looking great. Let´s wait for the fabric material... [ January 26, 2003, 07:05 AM: Message edited by: Christian Miranda ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nisus Posted January 26, 2003 Share Posted January 26, 2003 *ravioli* lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 26, 2003 Author Share Posted January 26, 2003 Here is a credenza and table that a client designed that I allways thought was a little unusual. The checkerboard design was inlayed wood on the built project. [ January 26, 2003, 10:36 PM: Message edited by: Tony ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Mottle Posted January 26, 2003 Share Posted January 26, 2003 Looks really nice! One thing that looks a bit off is the scale of the wood grain. It's just a tad too big. Other than that nice work. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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