Apple Ipods

[ken_g9]

After a long inner debate, I decided to switch to a tablet for my computer needs (the fact that my wrist started to hurt was a push towards the direction as well). I got a 4 x 6 Wacom Intuos.

So, I decided to model something easy, yet entertaining in order to practice using my tablet for Modeler. So came the Ipod. :D

Good chance to get a grip of 9.5's rendering/AA system as well. :)

[evolross]

Pretty cool. The modeling looks good. Some of the surfaces look really solid. Like the single red nano. And the wheels on some of the renders.

[JeffrySG]

These look great! It would be nice if you could get sharper screengrabs for the little screens. They are looking a little pixelated now. I have not seen the newest ipods but it almost looks like the click wheels are blending into the body. Not sure if adding a little more space between them (a tiny amount) would help. Again, this might be accurate, I'm just judging by what looks too CG-ish at the moment.

ps. if you decide to do an iPhone, I can send you an actual screen grab if you want. Just PM me.

[ken_g9]

Thanks! :D

Yeah, screen grabs are VERY pixelated, especially on high res renders. Hard to get a high resolution screen grab for the new Nano since it's barely out in the market.

I know what you mean about the space between the wheels. They're too "perfect". After I rendered the ipod, I went to an Apple store and checked the real thing and noticed that the imperfection on the click wheel (spaces in between). I guess the Apple site used 3d models as well :D

I plan to do an iPhone next...an actual screen grab would be very helpful, thanks!

[JeffrySG]

ok. I'll post a few screen grabs for you to use. :)

[geo_n]

nice work. mac addict now? :jester:

[JeffrySG]

Here you go... three png screen grabs from the iPhone... :)

Don't save them as jpg files as they will get artifacts... They are png files now.

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[ken_g9]

@JeffrySG - Thanks!! Definitely very useful :thumbsup:

@geo - not really...though I'd admit, I like Apple's minimalistic designs