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Member Name: Scott Baumberger

Where can visitors go to see more of your work online?:
http://www.baumbergerstudio.com

Interest/Experience with graphics software: Professional

Operating System: Windows 9x


"The Boise Tower" - this image was created from an AutoCAD model and then developed further in 3D Studio VIZ. The final render was also created in VIZ, with some additional tweeking in Photoshop.

What graphics software do you use on a regular basis?
AutoCAD, 3D Studio, Photoshop, Bryce, Vue D'esprit

What was the first graphics program you learned?
AutoCAD

What is your all-time favorite graphics program and why?
Photoshop, just because it's so much fun and there are so many different applications for it.

How long have you been working with graphics software?
13 years

How do you use graphics software in your day-to-day activities?
Architectural modeling and illustration - I build 3d models for every project of varying complexity. I then choose the most appropriate rendering engine based on the final result I want. Almost every project also needs some Photoshop adjusting at the end as well.

What is your best graphics tip or piece of advice?
Always be on the look out for that new piece of software that will create the effect(s) that you want. It doesn't always have to be $3000+ program to do the trick - picking up Bryce has really changed how I approach 3d rendering.

Where do you get your inspiration?
Mostly from observation - I live in New York, so there's a lot to take in both in the city and simply from nature. I am also inspired by past artists - it's important to remember that 3d software is just a tool, never a style.


"The Boise Tower" - created using the same process as before, except that there is a watercolor effect achieved with Photoshop.


"Atrium rendering" - this image was also created from an AutoCAD 3d model, but I used Bryce for the rendering instead of 3d Studio. Bryce allowed me to get more of a pastel feel for the background.


"101 2nd St - San Francisco" - this image was rendered in Vue d'Esprit, mostly because I wanted to see trees up close. As before, I applied a watercolor effect in Photoshop.


"Abstract Architectural Rendering" - this image is a raw Bryce rendering of a model imported from AutoCAD.

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