On 03/27/2014 01:18 PM, s.day wrote:
> James Holsenback <nom### [at] nonecom> wrote:
>> On 03/07/2014 08:11 AM, James Holsenback wrote:
>> well a little progress ... the pack of cigs wasn't as easy as you'd
>> think. sure the shape was easy but getting the uv maps to line up ...
>> that was a challenge. i took an empty cigarette box and used a razor to
>> flatten it out and scanned to get the images. while laying out the items
>> in RL (to get scaling correct) decided to go with this pose as it hid
>> some of the uv seams that were problematic. i certainly need to hone my
>> uv mapping skill set before tackling a more complex shape! the coffee
>> mug i'm using just did'nt look right standing up so it's out for now.
>> thinking about turning the mug on it's side with a bunch of coffee beans
>> spilling out.
>
> What a difference a different floor and I assume lighting (HDR?) makes. This
> looks really great.

the cigarette box was a bit frustrating so i set it aside for a bit and 
worked on the floor and the hdr dome while i gathered my patience. yes 
it does make a diff ... thanks :-)

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