Strum Guitar Shop

Strum is based off the annoying music shop Guitar Center.  Also check out the brand of amps.

Body & Bath Boutique

New mall store model based on Bath & Body Works.

Jems Jewelry

New mall shop based on Zales Jewelry Store reference.

Mikes Shoe Store

This passed week I have been assembled and lit a new shoe store for a mall project at work.

Chicago Mental Ray Seminar 2010

We had a great company trip the 3DS Max Chicago user group Mental Ray seminar put on by Autodesk with featured speaker Jennifer O'Connor.  She took 15 minutes to break down each chapter in her new book Mastering mental ray: Rendering Techniques for 3D & CAD Professionals.

Some highlights were:

• Discussing a linear workflow with Gamma and Exposure Settings
• Going over the new Slate Material Editor in 3DS Max 2011 
• Getting a better understanding of BSP (Binary Space Partition) and BSP2
• Looking a performance settings in Caching, Sample Qualities, and Processing Render Settings
• Explanations of Final Gathering, Caustics, and Global Illumination settings with information about the new Importions and Irradiance technology

Definitely check out Jennifer's website at www.mastering-mentalray.com and pick up a copy of the book.  You won't regret it!

Other nontechnical highlights were the free breakfast and lunch provided by Autodesk, an AREA T-shirt and a free copy of Autodesk Maya 2010: The Modeling and Animation Handbook. 

2010 Lighting Demo Reel

Dan Bruce 2010 Lighting Demo Reel from Dan Bruce on Vimeo.

Have a Good Ones

Cigarette brand I thought up and made for an Australian Nicabate (Nicorette in the US) ad.