Purple Planet

This is the second tutorial I have gone through.

This one was a bit more difficult. It involved using procedural maps for the texturing, texturing a tube with an opacity map and placing omni lights correctly.

I enjoy making this one as the final render is quite impressive.

This is the final result:

Times to pull the finger out

So after my disappointing results i have decided to really knuckle down and improve my skills. I have started doing tutorials in 3DS Max and potentially After effects in the future.

The first tutorial I did was about making a chrome effect.

I think I pulled it off. Its come out with a nice reflection and metallic look to it.