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| Model was created in Sketchup for a preliminary study some time ago. Instead of remodeling in Max, we imported, retextured, and relit the scene. Was my 1st attempt at rendering through VRay. Then adjusted in PhotoShop. 
Any feedback is always appreciated. Thanks!
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Really cool! great for your first try at vray fo sho!
I really like the aerial with the glowy traffic lines. Looks very soft and easy to read.
However, the street-level one is too flat for me. I don't get a good sense of depth. What I think i"m missing is a strong sunlight. The sun is MUCH brighter than any light bulbs people use (Even stadium lighting is dim compared to the sun). So without the contrast between sun-light areas and man-lit areas, I really can't tell what's going on. Don't be afraid of shadow, just be careful you don't make it too dark 
the other issue I think is the camera correction modifier combined with the wide field of view is making the column on the right look fat and squat, giving the whole thing a claustrophobic feeling.
THOMAS SHANNON
SENIOR DESIGN VISUALIZATION SPECIALIST
PB Project Visualization
http://www.pbprojectviz.com/
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| Great input! Sometimes you work for so long on something you start to lose a sense of touch with it. You are totally right in the shadow department. I was trying to give the feeling that it will be bright underneath but I may have taken it too far or not pushed the sun bright enough. Thanks for the enlightenment!
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| I think that for your first go-around with VRay that this came out very well. I'm also impressed with the SketchUp modeler. We typically have all sorts of issues with SketchUp models coming into Max without some heavy optimizing. I have to agree with Tom's comments, but it also looks like a majority of the area is covered. Perhaps it would loose some contrast then, but I's still try to pump it. The only other thing that caught my eye was the lack of reflections. Although the camera doesn't show the "void" to the right, it's apparent in the reflections. That will be a good challenge to make it up or fill it with something that makes sense and doesn't distract. It doesn't have to be complicated at all. Just enough to not pull the viewer's eye that way.
Glen Loyd
Lead Design Visualization Specialist | Parsons Brinckerhoff
www.pbprojectviz.com
 
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