Happy new year cgpeers, this forum has been quite this year. Anyway, I plan to post my wip for a little 3d still that was inspired by lightup nigeria and phcn. The main goal is to create contrast in the composition using an old lantern and a modern light bulb.

The first step will be to model the lantern and the light bulb. Then I will focus more on the shading and lighting/rendering. Please your comments are very welcome.

I hope the new guys learn one or two from this process. 3Dsmax and vray will be used.

Most of the objects are curves with lathe modifier, simple primitives. I'm just trying to rough out the basic shape before I start detailing. I've also attached some reference images I'm using. Hopefully, I should have a complete model later in the morning

So far so good. I noticed u are not modeling in maya as was traditionally the case with you. Any real reason for that?

I just love 3dsmax , max has a better curve tool

Hi, I have passion for 3d but I need someone to put me tru, anyone to help out

Yes it has been a quiet year. I guess people are focusing on getting their businesses to the next level so they don't have time or forget to comment. Looking forward to seeing how this project develops. I haven't touched 3D in years so it should be interesting.

@AdamuW , Thanks, I'll keep updating

Finished modeling the lantern, I've also gone ahead to texture and perform some test renders. All textures are procedural and I plan not to use GI in this project. The flame is an editable poly with vrayLightmtl.

I plan to add some dirt to the glass, it looks too clean. My next update will be the lightbulb and to choose a camera angle. Let me know what you guys think.

Update:

Looking great. can always count on u with this sort of stuff.

Thanks Mr. X

This is the final image. Please ignore the black edges on the 'lightup' text, i'm just too lazy to re-render. Really learnt alot from using 3dsmax.

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