Pirate Cave

Pirate Cave

So this is my first render with Cheetah. I like it but I'd love some feedback on what could be improved and why. The goal is to learn here! I was going for a cartoony look (hence the textures used), and the idea is that you're looking into the mouth of a small cave where someone has stashed a crate of gold pieces.

And without further ado...

Hi,

It's very nice, good job.

These are just personal opinions because it's very subjective. I would like to see things "aged" more, not so clean. In addition the dirt in front of your chest could be in a little more shadow as it competes for attention with the chest of gold. Overall I think the lighting could be a little more dramatic.

Hello
Nice, but i agree, that everything is tooo clean. Also, some bumpmaps for the ground and the chest could make it better.

What I really like is the coins' glow. How did you do it?

Looking good so far. One small issue, the mapping of the dark wood on the chest needs a bit of attention.

Andrew

Thanks guys!

re: Dirt

It's meant to be fairly cartoony and I don't want to scuff everything up and give up that look.

re: Bump maps

Sadly, I have to say that everything in that scene has a bump map. The fact that it isn't apparent means my lighting must need a lot of work.

re: Coins

I attached an image showing the material settings for the coins. I used that material and I used the Radiosity tag when i rendered the scene. Voila, gold light bouncing around!

Thank you, the coins look absolutely lovely!