Hello, this is my first post on BA, this is also my first time sharing my 3d work, i recently been practicing higher fidelity pieces and would like as much criticism as possible.
One thing im aware of is i rushed the Hex screws a little bit that attach the support arms and they just look like rivets.
Another thing is i struggled finding label information, and creating it. but this is a practice piece so it’s not perfectly accurate and im okay with that.
I didn’t optimize the mesh at all.
That being said im really just looking to overall improve my quality of work and im open to all criticism. thank you.
Your initial modeling of “the article, itself” spares no attention to detail! (Except that I’ve never owned an ‘MSR backpacking stove’ quite like that … so I’ll omit all comments about that.)
You might wish to consider the camera angle: I’ve never looked at my stove from the side.
But, it is obvious that you have paid very careful attention to the fine details of – for example – the dimensions and shape of the actual product’s gas-canister, and how it is printed.
Now that you have this delightfully-detailed model, a possible exercise would be to visit actual websites which feature “this actual product,” and try to now re-create any of those “actual product shots,” as closely as possible, using 3D.
i also appreciate bringing up camera shots and angles, as ive been so focused on making nice models and textures i havent done anything to my camera work, that is much appreciated!
I don’t know exactly what level of accuracy you were aiming for, but I’d say you’ve simplified quite a few things.
The red block isn’t a simple box, the gold part to adjust the flame has a lot of machining, the articulation of the arms is much more complex and most obvious; there are 3 holes in the central tube.
That said, it’s easy to recognise the model
But, I’d suggest to the OP to “simply start with the model you now have,” and see how you can change the presentation of it. Without actually worrying – right now – if it actually represents the thing that you might actually buy at an outdoor store.
Some of the best ideas for “product shots” come from actual(!) product catalogs – and, these days of course, places like “images dot google.” Look for images which try to "set the product into a setting." Then, instead of trying to literally replicate what those photographers did, become a product-photographer yourself … and, have fun doing it.
