First Textures use.

Artwork Blender Tests
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http://www.pasteall.org/pic/show.php?id=21490
My first use at textures and i bit of compositing, enjoyed it :yes:

Any Ideas on how i can improve the image or scene ?

Appreciate any comments.
~Wentzel

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Have you tried bump mapping? The table could use some, to make it a little more realistic. Also, I don’t think I’ve ever seen screws that shiny.

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You could also use a specular map to distinguish between the two different wood textures you’re using. There’s a lot you can do with just a simple scene.

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I agree the glare is a bit overdone, and you could do different things like bump mapping to help distinguish between the 2 textures.

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I’d try rendering it using the new Cycles engine, you will need to redo the materials, but you will have a more realistic image (the glowing lines on the spheres will actually emit light for example)