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Still Life Image

Project: Realistic Modeling (Course Assessment)

3D Information:

Effects Used

Raytracing for Shadows, Reflections and Refractions (glass)

The aim of this still life scene was clear: recreate a photo or image in 3D as realistically as possible, using any modeling and rendering techniques necessary.

I set up the source photo with objects that I owned, making it easier to make them in 3D later. I calculated radii of the round objects at key heights along the shapes, and revolved the resultant curves around an axis to produce the final models.

Much time was spent getting the reflective and refractive properties of materials just right. A series of photos were also set up around the scene to reflect into the 3D object, adding more realism to the reflections. The time was well spent: the reflections in the cup and jug are almost identical to the source image, and look highly realistic.