Photorealistic car render ?

I was wondering if you guys could give me any tips to render a photoreal car in Maya (MR).
I used to use HDRI but somehow I did not look that real….

ANy tips ?

Michael Stine: Cinematography Reel

Amazing Cinematography Reel from Kansas City based Michael Stine. Check out more of his work at michaelstine.net … This is the first Cinematography Reel I’ve come across, would love to see more!

BETTER THAN YOUR GRANDMA’S KNIT SWEATER.

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There’s something in the water in Sweden because they’re racking up the style points in all things design lately.  Sandra Backlund is a fashion designer with a sense of handicraft that’ll put your grandma’s holiday knit sweater to shame.  Not limited to materials she can transform and mold, she can turn your girlfriend’s weave into a couture garment. Check out some of Backlund’s amazing work after the jump.

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Matte Painting and Environment Illustration

Hello,

My name is Tiberius Viris, and I’m offering Matte Painting and Environment Art services for films, games and media (movie or book covers).

You can review my portfolio and profile at:

http://www.tiberius-viris.com

Please contact me via website e-mail for any inquires related to my availability and rates.

Thank you!

City of Angels

Hello,

I’m glad to have found this new site, it’s something fresh. Bear with me while I upload my portfolio, I have to start with older works. Here’s an illustration done in 2007, called “City of Angels”, which is done using matte painting techniques.

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VFX D9 interview

Vancouver Film School interviews Image Engine data coordinator and compositor Bernhard Kimbacher about District 9.

Smoke Mirrors ‘Dinosaur’ spot

fxguide covers Smoke Mirrors New York’s ‘Dinosaur’ spot for Denver Museum. Includes nice breakdown.

BRIAN ENO UPDATES THE DVD FIREPLACE.

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Brian Eno’s 77 Million Paintings will be on display at the University Art Museum from Sept. 12th to December 13th. The piece is a constantly changing series of light paintings created by Eno and set to – of course – a soundtrack of his creation. The idea is that as these paintings morph into each other there is no possible way for any combination to repeat itself. You can also buy the DVD for home hypnotization, which is kind of like a way smarter version of that fireplace video your Aunt and Uncle who never had kids thought was so cool.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Speed Sculpting – Vampire

This is a speed sculpting video and will show you fast way to create a Vampire inside ZBrush

Boujou 5 is shipping

Boujou 5 is now available for purchase and installer will be available for download from 7th September