Musings

Using 3D to Look Like Construction Paper

Peter von Elling — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:06:14 +0000

Sometimes it seems like we overcomplicate things. Like using a 3D app to make a picture look like an arts and crafts project. Maybe if I stole my kids' scissors and construction paper I could have done this image in "real life" rather than in my favorite 3D app (Luxology's modo). It's a nice thought, but the level of control and ability to pull off "fantastical" images are what makes 3D apps such a wonderful tool. Although it is a bit of blending of styles given the depth of field in the image and less stylized objects like the laptop and mouse.

Dawn of the Documents

Peter von Elling — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:45:31 +0000

This is the background to a postcard I did to promote a vendor at work. I like the painterly feel that came to it (after a lot of head banging to make the whole piece work.) It only came together once I gave it the "golden hour" feel and made the documents look like migrating birds. (You'll also notice the floor and servers are the same as the Zen piece below. Time constraints made reusing elements imperative.)

The Reece Rocket

Peter von Elling — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:21:51 +0000

This is an image I created for an invite to my son's first birthday party. I specifically photographed him with this overall shot in mind, being flexible mind you, that I am dealing with a toddler. I put in a new sky behind him and then added in the rocket that I created in 3D app modo.

Zen and the Art of IT Consulting

Peter von Elling — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:10:52 +0000

Sure, it is hard to achieve, but just take a 3D app like Modo, some stock photos, Photoshop and a fair amount of tweaking and you get the image below. This is the background image for invite for an event at my company.

Thousand Faces Toward the Sun

Peter von Elling — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 03:13:02 +0000

Favorite photo from this past weekend: Macro close up of a flower with hundreds of petals in a miniature canopy shot against a blurred blue sky.

Build The Plane, Then Break It

Peter von Elling — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:28:17 +0000

Initial work in progress (WIP) on a futuristic passenger aircraft that will be "crashed" for it's use in a short film.

Coolest Out-of-Focus Dog Action Photo Evah!

Peter von Elling — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:22:46 +0000

Cool photo of my dog running with all four paws off the ground. Too bad it is a little out of focus, though.

Cacti Exploded. Burnt. Done!

Peter von Elling — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:55:16 +0000

Another completed project combining live-action footage (the desert scene) and 3D elements (the cacti and 3D text) composited together in one explosive combination.

The Virtual Nightclub Project

Peter von Elling — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:21:29 +0000

Three new work in progress renders of 3D assets for a virtual nightclub set that I am creating to marry with live-action footage.