jjj2 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Studio/Institution: HomeGenre: Residential InteriorSoftware: Max / VRayDescription: Hi guys, first timer here and relatively fresh to 3D work. A few questions regarding mats and workflow. The leather is driving me up the wall. I feel like the reflection and glossiness might be fine but the fresnel IOR isnt quite right for smooth furniture leather (not suede). Additionally I wonder if SSS is applicable to this leather? I'd like to add some seams on the side corners. What is the typical workflow for this? I wanted to avoid unwrapping and considered several planar maps on different channels, one for each corner, with perhaps a little displacement for the seams. What is most expedient? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dollus Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I would not use SSS on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjj2 Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 No, I didn't think so. If there is an SSS component to this type of material I can't imagine the light penetrates more than 1mm or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirthaymore Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 the chair looks really nice; however, if the intent is to have black leather, then it looks washed out. I was looking at some leather chair references on Google Images and they all seem to be very dark black with strong reflections; well depending on the lighting. I personally have not tried rendering leather enough to add suggestions for the materials. You may want to add a few creases on the ottoman or even a few on the chair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjj2 Posted November 30, 2012 Author Share Posted November 30, 2012 the chair looks really nice; however, if the intent is to have black leather, then it looks washed out. I was looking at some leather chair references on Google Images and they all seem to be very dark black with strong reflections; well depending on the lighting. I personally have not tried rendering leather enough to add suggestions for the materials. You may want to add a few creases on the ottoman or even a few on the chair. This is a better shot. Indeed, the leather has been driving me nuts. It still looks more like vinyl to me. I ended up modeling the corner seams but am unsure of the best way to add in stitching short of unwrapping the dang thing. Agreed, the fabric needs some gentle buckling radiating from seams and stitching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirthaymore Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 I agree, that is a better shot. I look forward to seeing the updated render after you have added the small details. Best of luck on achieving your end result on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ismael Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Maybe useful something http://www.flyingarchitecture.com/bibendum-chair-tutorial-part-3/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now