September 2021 - ©Luxx_pa_3d
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Look good, but perhaps the rice needs some more translucency/sub-surface scattering?
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Hello Bart,
Thank you so much for the suggestion. I ran another test and came up with this:
The result is so much better than my original one. Side to side the difference is huge. What do you think?
Looking forward to other suggestions on my works. Thank you once again for finding the time to review this one 
Better, but it still looks a bit grey/dull to me, don’t you think?
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Maybe add one key light (sun for sharpen shadows or area for more smooth shadows). This look as lighting only with HDRI.
I using often 4 lights(3 area lights: from left, right, top + sun light) + HDRI for fine result.
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…which is a precious hint concerning the quality especially of your closeups!
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Thank you @bartv @MartinSchrimpel @kaamura. This is amazing! I have never had such help (as in constructive critics) as for this project! Thank you!
New version now - looking forward to hearing from you all!
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It really is nice, thank you for sharing it with me - I will sneakily use it in future blends!
I featured you on BlenderNation, have a great weekend!
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Such an honour! Thank you so much, Bart!
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