Okay, so, my recent project, “Hôtel Louis Vuitton,” was…a journey. Let me tell you.
First off, I wanted this to be special. I envisioned a sophisticated, elegant digital model, something truly reflecting the Louis Vuitton brand. I started by gathering reference images – tons of them. High-resolution photos of the actual hotel, architectural drawings, even interior design blogs. I spent, like, a whole week just looking at pictures.
Then came the modeling phase. I used Blender, my go-to 3D software. It’s powerful, but also a beast to learn. I started with the basic building shape, painstakingly adding details – the windows, the intricate facade, the roofline. This took ages, honestly. There were moments I wanted to just chuck my laptop out the window. It’s not easy modelling something so intricately detailed!
Texturing was next. I had to find or create textures that looked authentic – the stone, the wood, the glass. I ended up using a combination of pre-made textures and custom ones I painted myself. It was a real balancing act between realism and performance – I didn’t want the final render to take forever.
Lighting was the tricky bit. I wanted to capture the mood, the ambiance. I experimented with different lighting setups, adjusting the intensity, the color temperature, the shadows. I probably rendered the scene fifty times before I was satisfied. It was all about finding that perfect balance – not too dark, not too bright, just right. You know?
Finally, post-processing. This was where I could really make the image shine. I used Photoshop to fine-tune the colors, adjust the contrast, add a little bit of grain for a more realistic feel. It’s like adding the finishing touches to a painting. You put in all the hard work, and then you just make it pop.
The whole project took about a month, working on and off. There were moments of frustration, of course. Blender crashed a few times. I had some serious texture issues. But the end result? I’m proud of it. It’s not perfect, but it’s a pretty darn good digital representation of Hôtel Louis Vuitton. A testament to all the late nights and endless tweaking. It taught me so much about 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and just…patience. Next time, maybe I’ll try a smaller project! Just kidding. Sort of.
