Let's just say our environment is currently a MESS. Too many small changes going on, and it's beginning to feel like they'll warrant a major big change soon! I have tried several mock-ups and we're still changing, partially due to polygon count that's slowing the whole computer down, so can't imagine what the rendering time will be like. Our team decided that we will add some mountains in the background, and I've generate some cloud simulation using a 3D container in Maya, looks pretty good but comments from the tutors is that it might be too realistic.0
As can be seen, the 3D contains have their limitations when it comes to coverage.We were advised to try doing 2D sets using flat image planes. I've been tasked to try matte painting. Painted a set of mountains, but apparently they're not toony enough, I'll leave repainting a new background to someone. lol
The background is painted, while the sky is a sphere with a blue scale ramp with a little glow intensity. The matte painting was a failed attempt, it wasn't long enough for the scene lol, so I brazenly duplicate 2 copies and join mirror images together to form a longer background.
Table set up for the scene, please excuse the bonsai, it was a 3 mins quick slap-together. lol I actually like the white table, but the team thinks it's too modern.
