(WIP) 90s-20s Nostalgic Desk Looking for Feedback

Sierra3D

A few weeks ago I took part in a weekly challenge with the topic being Retro Electronics. I decided to extend my project and create a 90s/20s nostalgic scene. 

I am using a photo by Romain Durat as my concept but I will probably be making a few changes to make it more personal to me. 

Always open to feedback!



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Weekly Challenge Project

SopheeJay

This is a lovely idea Looking great so far! Don't think I've actually seen a lava lamp rendered in 3D yet, good chance for some really cool lighting! 

Sierra3D

@SopheeJay Thanks! I'll be honest I'm a bit nervous about doing the lighting for the lava lamp, but I'm really excited to give it a try

Sierra3D

Update - Finished a few props (Always open to feedback)

Sierra3D

I didn't spend too much time on this today but I did finish the textures for a few more small props

Sierra3D

Sierra3D

I added the textures to the scene to get a feel for how things are going. I haven't messed with lighting yet, just threw in a Sky Dome light but from this alone I feel like I need to adjust some of the textures. I would love some feedback and hear how I can improve going forward!

Sierra3D

Sierra3D

I didn't work on my scene last week because I was participating in a weekly drill. Decided to do a quick and easy prop to get back into it. I changed up the VHS Tapes from the concept to something a bit more personal to me. I had a lot of fun searching through all of our VHS tapes for references.

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Ashervisalis

Looking good! Lava lamp shouldn't be too hard. Just a few blobs with subsurface scattering inside a glass tube.

Sierra3D

@Ashervisalis Thanks! I'll do some more research on subsurface scattering. I know people use it when creating a character but didn't think of using it for props. 



Update

Sierra3D

The hardest part about this asset was trying to find reference images. There seems to be almost no history of this player on the internet, so I turned to a cassette subreddit for help. Someone knew another version of this cassette player! It had a different graphic in the front so, I just had to do my best recreating it with the one from the concept.

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jammartusia

I love it already! Can't wait for it to be finished

Dethling

Based in the movies & games it's set around 1995 shouldn't the players handbook be for AD&D.

Sierra3D

@jammartusia Thanks!

@Dethling It is set in the 90s. For the book, I was thinking that it was passed down from a parent, but I can see how it might look out of place. I'll do another pass for players handbook to make it look either more used or change the book so that it clearly fits the timeline.

Dethling

@Sierra3D
If you want to keep the timeline right, I would also exchange the Gameboy Advance (release 2001) with a normal Gameboy (release 1989). I think this is what really set me off - the red book vs the Gameboy advance. 
I think with a classic Gameboy you could also keep the "red book" (I like the "passed down" idea, especially as you managed to make it look really used).

Sierra3D

@Dethling Yeah you're right. Originally this was supposed to be 90s-20s but I now realize that the Gameboy is basically the only thing from the 2000s.

Sierra3D

I've also decided to switch out the computer from the original image. The G3 came out in 1998 and while it was released in the 90s, I feel like its not the first type of computer you think of when looking back at that time. Another reason I wanted to switch it is because I feel like it would fit the character better.

Sierra3D

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dropyhop

A cool project!
I didn't go through all the comments only saw your screengrabs pretty dope. All Id say is have a focal point or focal object. I am getting confused about where to look. Change your luminance values if need be or lights. Its up to you though ^^ gl

Sierra3D

@dropyhop Thanks for the feedback! I haven't really done any lighting for the project yet but I was thinking that the lava lamp will be a big focal point for the scene when it gets completed. 

Update:

shabba

Hey! Looking cool so far!

Here are some suggestions! Goodluck, looking forward to seeing the final.

Sierra3D

@shabba I really appreciate you taking the time to give me some feedback. It's super helpful, thank you!

Sierra3D

Didn't get to work on this project last week but I did go back and delete a bunch of wasteful polys. I also started working on the lighting. 

I would love some feedback on how to make the lava lamp better. I feel like it stands out in not a good way.

Ashervisalis

I think the edge of your desk looks a little too sharp. Also, I would like to see some discolouration in the texturing of the really bright pieces, like the white stickers and stuff.

Sierra3D

Didn't work on this too much during the holidays but I did get some time to addressed some feedback and put some final touches! 

I think I'm calling it done! Thanks to everyone for the great feedback!

Ashervisalis

Thats super cool!

Sierra3D

@Ashervisalis Thanks you, your advice and feedback during the project was very appreciated!