Blender 3D

[Eggy]

I'll remember that!!! (I plan to add it this afternoon so I wont forget)
But if you want to add utility stuff as finishing touch you could make them but since your project is a big one you could use the minor stuff from
3DArchive

 

[chrisdesign]

Nice progress Ged!

 

[gedstar]

Thanks Chris

 

[gedstar]

I'll remember that!!! (I plan to add it this afternoon so I wont forget)

3D View: Layer Management is another good one

 

[gedstar]

Had a little hiccup with one on the Blender files getting corrupt, not sure what happened so had to revert back to an older version and redo the living room stuff but into the bedroom now

 

[Eggy]

You are using the layer option Ged?
One for the building/floors, and a separate layer for each room interior and turn only those on when working on that particular part.
This will reduce the strain on your machine and program.
Blender has the nasty habit to give you the finger without warning...

 

[gedstar]

Hey Lambert, I have all the all rooms and accessories on separate layers and I do turn off what I don't need, it was totally odd but I wasn't able to extrude a particular part, even deleting and recreating it just wouldn't work, there was lots of this
I have a high spec PC with 32GB of RAM, 2 * SSD's, 6TB of storage, Intel I7 processor and GTX660 2GB GPU although I thinking of getting a new GPU
Thankfully I kept doing incremental backups along the way so it wasn't to much hassle

 

[Eggy]

I have the same specs but 'only' 2TB data storage.
Unlike PS, Blender needs a good GPU.
I'm thinking on replacing my GTX660 2GB too.
I think you can set a time for the auto backup.
I did it some time ago but then it slows down the workspeed.

 

[gedstar]

Quick render of the kitchen so far, more materials to add

 

[chrisdesign]

Looks cool already...and I can't wait to see the final render.

 

[Eggy]

Quick render of the kitchen so far, more materials to add
View attachment 90472

That is looking very nice Ged.
One suggestion, reduce the reflection of the glass/window, it's a bit too sharp (my opinion).

 

[gedstar]

Did they design Blender to wreck your head

Working away adding materials to various parts and as you can see I had window frames before I started



Then this happened no windows

 

[chrisdesign]

I hope this helps.
Chris

 

[gedstar]

I hope this helps.
Chris

Chris I owe you a beer how I didn't noticed that, I was hiding layers while doing other stuff and forgot to turn them back on
You just saved me 2 hours of work
Cheers
Ged

 

[gedstar]

This is a full render of the kitchen so far, still more materials to add, there's a few issues with the cabinet handles and wall sockets are way to big only realized after starting the render but that can be fixed, not sure why the cabinet handles have different hues because they all use the same material, and the kettle handle needs a different color
Chairs need material added as does a few other things, also having issues trying to figure out the lighting

Chris and Lambert your comments and advice are most welcome, or anybody else of course
DOH, just realized I rendered this in perspective view

 

[Eggy]

I really like it so far!
One odd thingy...what happened with the white chairs?
They look like being set on emission...

 

[gedstar]

Here's the final render of the kitchen

 

[chrisdesign]

Wow Ged...this is an excellent and clean job. Very well done!
Just a small thing: I would like a bit of bevel on all the surfaces.
But of course this is just my personal preference.

 

[gedstar]

Thanks Chris
I agree I should have added a bevel to the surfaces, forgot all about that
Cheers
Ged

 

[Eggy]

Excellent work Ged.
Of course color choice is something you can discuss forever...
And I see a big stock of wine. That will do it.