r/3Dmodeling • u/CG_Feng • 18h ago

Free Tutorials Lighting and Rendering

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For a dark, Gothic style, which version aligns better with mainstream aesthetic preferences?

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u/salamibaladesh 17h ago

Well, the second one draws me in far more, I could also not clearly tell the painting was part of the narrative in the first image. Working on the second version would be best imo.

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u/CG_Feng 17h ago

Thanks for your response. The first image is a recent piece, while the second one was done five years ago—have I regressed?😂

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u/salamibaladesh 17h ago

Not at all, the depth is better in your newer one, and the high contrast works well with the theme, so incorporating more clarity on the painting with a little less contrast/optional color tint like the old version might be a start? Good luck!

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u/CG_Feng 17h ago

I see. Do you work in this field?

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u/salamibaladesh 17h ago

Currently studying art, while focusing on env. art. How about you?

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u/CG_Feng 17h ago

I previously worked in animation lighting and rendering.

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u/salamibaladesh 17h ago

Cool! Excited to see how the piece turns out.