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Published: 2011-09-05 00:09:49 +0000 UTC; Views: 10863; Favourites: 80; Downloads: 1590
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Description So alone in the pitch black darkness, still he can lighten up the world.

This is my last finished project in Cinema 4D. I used the model I've created for my school project - Pixar's Luxo Junior.

I've learned a few things about lighting the scene recently and I wanted a challange. So I decided I'd make (or at least try to make) a decent wallpaper. I tweaked the model and material slightly and then started to set the lights. The horror

But I think it's turned out good and I like it and hope you do too Please post a comment if you do, criticism very welcomed!

Zoom in or download for the full size (1920 x 1080). Buy this print here: [link]


Luxo Jr. is © Pixar.
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EDIT: Thanks to all of you for the views, favs and comments! And also downloads - it shows that you actually download my wallpaper and hopefully use it too Cheers!

EDIT2: Thanks very much to all of you who likes this wallpaper. It just hit 1,000 downloads! And as a celebration I've made NEW Luxo Jr Wallpaper, check it out: [link]

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Comments: 36

Tecsinom [2013-01-27 18:45:44 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, reminds me about Pixar! Nice job!

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SysGen21 In reply to Tecsinom [2013-02-02 23:39:11 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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SageFillyLuna [2013-01-11 20:43:29 +0000 UTC]

cool!

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SysGen21 In reply to SageFillyLuna [2013-01-11 22:40:00 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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woisvogi [2012-12-02 01:32:49 +0000 UTC]

i know her from ard electronica festival many years ago- pixar came up with.
when i see your work, i think i should start again to make some 3d pics. some years ago i tried do produce one simpel object every day (like this [link] )
when i see your beautiful work, i think i should try again . but i think it is too dificult for me.

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SysGen21 In reply to woisvogi [2012-12-02 03:57:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for taking interest in my work! I've seen yours and it's good, I see that you used to create it in 3Ds Max. If you feel like getting started again I can only recommend it. 3D art is very interesting and beautiful and it's not that complicated to create a nice picture. I'd like to give you an advice: don't ever get discouraged by difficulty. If you don't want to try something just because it's difficult then you never accomplish anything. So if you'd really like to create 3D again then hit it! I'm looking forward to see your work

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woisvogi In reply to SysGen21 [2012-12-02 07:10:49 +0000 UTC]

hi, thanks for your encouraging words. i need that, becouse, the most things i do i do not find peer groups in my environment. now i remember, i did not get it, to build cars by batches (a 3ds modul). on the end the recriated cars was looking very different then the original, also i could not hold the single batches together by transforming them. to create boats by nurbs i found not so difficult. after all, it need so much time and i have too many interests. but now winter season starts, maybee i find time for some nice hours with it. for my job ([link] ) it also could be helpful.

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SysGen21 In reply to woisvogi [2012-12-02 12:44:38 +0000 UTC]

That's the spirit! Don't hesitate to try something new, or get back to the old in your case. If you're going to work in 3Ds Max there are quite a lot tutorials and manuals how to create 3D all over the internet. Or if you'd like to try a new approach I recommend Cinema 4D, which I'm currently using. It's a 3D software not only for beginners and I've found it quite easy to understand and get used to it.
I wish you good luck!

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woisvogi In reply to SysGen21 [2012-12-02 17:04:04 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much for your imput. such things helps. when i have worked off my big mountain on sh..t, i`ll try again. maybee i can use my photos for nice textures.

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dizzykat28560 [2012-04-23 09:00:49 +0000 UTC]

So that light has a name? I never knew that. You did very well with the lighting. And that opening line in the description-a bit inspiring!

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SysGen21 In reply to dizzykat28560 [2012-04-23 09:14:10 +0000 UTC]

Sure, Luxo and Luxo Jr. are featuring in one of the first Pixar's short movies called "Luxo Jr." from 1986
I'm glad you like it, thanks

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Byakuhan [2012-04-09 18:14:06 +0000 UTC]

You're using Cinema 4D right? Might I suggest for your light source, adding a little light fall off to it. Fall off would help to create a strong light beam, and when it hits the surface it will look more like a real life lamp.

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SysGen21 In reply to Byakuhan [2012-04-09 19:41:57 +0000 UTC]

Actually I was using falloff but probably not as much as I should. Anyway I'll try it out, thanks for your advice

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Byakuhan In reply to SysGen21 [2012-04-11 18:29:14 +0000 UTC]

try inverse falloff. that's the real ticket

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SysGen21 In reply to Byakuhan [2012-04-12 10:32:13 +0000 UTC]

Cool, it does look better. Thanks!

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Byakuhan In reply to SysGen21 [2012-04-14 00:35:43 +0000 UTC]

glad I could help man

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darkmoonphoto [2012-03-05 18:10:01 +0000 UTC]

I like this.

Rikk ................

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SysGen21 In reply to darkmoonphoto [2012-03-05 23:03:50 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you like it! Thanks for the fave

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angiegleek [2012-02-20 21:35:35 +0000 UTC]

VERY GOOD

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SysGen21 In reply to angiegleek [2012-02-21 06:18:18 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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charoncreates [2011-12-13 01:16:21 +0000 UTC]

ah! the ball-loving-desk-lamp!!

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SysGen21 In reply to charoncreates [2011-12-13 14:20:15 +0000 UTC]

Yup that's he Thanks for the fave!

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charoncreates In reply to SysGen21 [2011-12-18 05:04:42 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome ^^

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gmcube [2011-09-21 00:35:45 +0000 UTC]

Looks good, but the proportions seem a bit off. Nothing some simple adjustments can't fix though. I would make the head larger and the base smaller if your going for accuracy.

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DNBenallick [2011-09-10 12:45:49 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this is epic! I'm impressed with the lamp in itself let alone the lighting, which is also epic, I'm starting my HnD Course in interactive Media in a few weeks, but i'm fairly crap at this software atm, hopefully I'll be making things like this in no time!! xD

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SysGen21 In reply to DNBenallick [2011-09-10 14:38:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, I'm glad you like it And thanks for faving it!

Cinema 4D is not hard to learn, I mean to learn the basics of 3D graphics. I've heard about it a year ago and started learning it 6 months ago (when I got student licence ) And I could do better but there were more things around needed to be done.

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Gor0n [2011-09-08 04:41:29 +0000 UTC]

Really nice , great wall.

You've been featured on iconpaper

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SysGen21 In reply to Gor0n [2011-09-08 11:26:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I really appreciate it

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Mitch-el [2011-09-05 16:46:39 +0000 UTC]

Being a complete novice in regards to Cinema 4D (and computer animation in general; I know next to nothing about how programs such as Maya work), I can't give a fair critique on this, but I do like the lighting, although it does come off as a bit "sketchy" against the black background there, unless that was intentional. Your model of Luxo Jr. is very good, although it would probably look better if he was situated flat on the ground and not at an angle/tilt. Overall, though, nice work!

-- Mitch

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SysGen21 In reply to Mitch-el [2011-09-05 17:09:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for you comment Well I wanted to put the model into the complete darkness and set lights to it. Of course that was a problem because it didn't look realistic. Because of that I tried to generate soft shadows and not the "by the sun" shadow but in order to preserve the realistic look (that's where ambient occlusion helped ). But you might be right it probably looks weird to someone... And about the camera rotation - I just think it looks more casual when watching from some perspective. It looks shifted because the floor is too dark, that's why I added a little spotlight to create a circle on the floor under the Luxo.

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Mitch-el In reply to SysGen21 [2011-12-29 01:26:50 +0000 UTC]

You are most welcome.

Actually, I think the "light against dark" contrast is very interesting, as long as a solid floor is established. I do like the fact that you implemented soft shadows and lighting into the scene instead of making things too bright. Perhaps some shadows on the lamp itself would make the shot more realistic. As for the tilt, it doesn't bother me at all now, for some reason, but rather comes off as giving the piece more personality. I don't know why I thought the tilt didn't work before. Ha-ha. I see what you mean by it coming off as "shifted" due to the dark floor, though.

In any case, great work, and my apologies for replying to your comment so late!

-- Mitch

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SysGen21 [2011-09-05 10:12:40 +0000 UTC]

Thanks I'm glad you like it.

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ilnanny [2011-09-05 09:43:06 +0000 UTC]

Awesome wall
Thanks!

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Valmont-Of-Lynnwood [2011-09-05 00:39:46 +0000 UTC]

It looks believeable. I am bad at figuring out lighting. So forgive me for being sparse with words.

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SysGen21 In reply to Valmont-Of-Lynnwood [2011-09-05 00:48:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Important is that you like it and I appreciate it

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Valmont-Of-Lynnwood In reply to SysGen21 [2011-09-05 00:55:17 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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