Concept for office...

Revan · Sat 06/12/2008 07:30:03

Hello, I have been using Photoshop (for the first time really) to draw some concept art for a university project.

I am thinking of making it a night scene now, and was hoping for some tips.

Here is the daytime scene I have created:

And here is the night scene that I have created:

EDIT:

Here is a 3rd I have quickly thrown together, using different techniques:

Im not that bothered about perspective (unless there is a really bad example).

Any other crit is welcome as always,
so are any paint overs...

ildu · Sat 06/12/2008 13:53:50

Quote from: Revan on Sat 06/12/2008 07:30:03Im not that bothered about perspective

Well, I hope not:

Revan · Sat 06/12/2008 14:11:12

~~lol... I meant the Perspective of the Light...~~

EDIT:

Ah, just noticed that this is in-fact not a photo. It's a 3d render.

I will have to find another Reference Pic.

It's one thing using a reference pic, another using someone else's 3d model.

Thank you for posting the pic up and reminding me to grab the website to go in my Bibliography.

I will have to disband that concept art...

No wonder when I looked at it I was impressed with the layout.

At least me not noticing it was a model, is a credit to his work.

Stupot · Sat 06/12/2008 15:10:07

Hahaha.
Busted!

Revan · Sat 06/12/2008 15:20:25

Quote from: Stupot on Sat 06/12/2008 15:10:07
Hahaha.
Busted!

Ryan Timothy B · Sun 07/12/2008 22:10:36

It's a very nice technique though, stolen or not. I really like the solid colors without shading. I also prefer the windows in the real photo. Not very common to see large windows like in yours.

One thing I noticed is the shadow for the support beam is wrong.

Here's a little demonstration

The shadows should start at the front face of the object. Not the rear face.

Trent R · Mon 08/12/2008 10:01:29

Or you could not show the ceiling. In most adventure games, there is no point to interact with the ceiling, so it isn't even present in BGs.

~Trent

i stole your car · Mon 08/12/2008 12:07:22

Haunting me because I just cancelled my subscription to Edge Magazine.

InCreator · Wed 10/12/2008 00:27:05

Upper image terribly strikes me as Team Fortress 2 shading.
Especially desks far left.
It's helluva similar.

Anyway, not so nice that someone thinks he's only one ever picture-googled for "office" as it's always first result for last 4 years or so. Ages ago, I used this pic to illustrate my request for transparent textboxes for AGS.

Revan · Wed 10/12/2008 19:55:14

hey... Thanks for all the crit... Changed the Ceiling shading...

Also emailed the 3d Artist of this fine piece, and he was flattered to think that I thought it was a real photo.

He has also given me permission to use it in my coursework. (as long as i reference lol) so all is good.

I have actually submitted the work now..

I'll let you know what transpires...