Hello everyone
So, while sunset / dawn renders are all nice and dandy with a great wow effect, clear sky midday sunny exterior is killing me. So I decided to find a good reference, try to recreate it and learn along the way. This is the one I chose:
http://www.archdaily.com/445573/vivienda-la-florida-otto-medem-de-la-torrienteThat feel of a hot sunny day is what I was after, not recreating it 100% (nor could I with that crazy tree), even opted for a different facade finish, another problematic one for me.
Sprayed finish, like this one:
http://www.roefix.rs/var/fixitgruppe/storage/images/media/images/roefix/serbien/450x280-sisi/3082774-1-ser-SR/450x280-Sisi_fg_medium.jpgDone with one of these:
http://toolshop.rs/upload/247937_600x450-a.jpgGrass is always a problem, as is searching for reference, \
nice green lawn\ this is nice; look at next one \
yellow dried up\ ooo this is even better; next one \
lush meadow\ ooo this is even better; next one \
nice green lawn\ ooo this is even better... Wait, what...
So many different types of grass, colors, photos, then I look at my own yard and it's completely different then all above. Anyhow, I opted for this yellowish variant.
Geometry wise, it can always be better, but I think it's a lot better then my previous exterior, so I'm satisfied with that.
Aside from added sky, and a little fix of a certain rounded corners shading error (already reported it on mantis), no post was done. What you see is what I was able to get out of Corona, so if you have any suggestions for post those are also welcome, aside from contrast, chromatic aberration, light wrap and other standards.
I also did a quick sunset / night render, just to see how materials hold up with HDRI lighting.
Awaiting C&Cs, thanks in advance!
