Pat's Blog

2011-05-07T13:19:00.000-07:00

"I Am Number 4" (2011) from patrick vidal on Vimeo.

new year, new car!

2011-01-31T15:23:00.001-08:00

sweet paintjob., originally uploaded by patrickvidal88.

hah, no, I'm not really so frivolous, but I am a proud new owner of a 1990 NA miata!

:)

2009 Corvette Stingray Concept

2010-10-17T16:43:00.001-07:00

2009 Corvette Stingray Concept, originally uploaded by patrickvidal88.

Did a photoshoot with a Corvette Stingray Concept car the other day.
Well... it was a toy.. but still. great way to practice lighting! ;)

86 v mk4.

2010-10-14T14:40:00.001-07:00

86 v mk4., originally uploaded by patrickvidal88.

I've uploaded pics from the past Formula Drift round 7 at Irwindale Speedway. :]

Flickr set

nsx.

2010-10-07T12:24:00.001-07:00

nsx., originally uploaded by patrickvidal88.

I've just linked my Blogger and Flickr accounts, and to test it out, I thought I'd share one of my favorite shots from the recent Oct. 2 "Cars & Coffee" show in Irvine. :)

-pat

Vray ObjectID

2010-09-15T11:46:00.001-07:00

While doing research about vray's ObjectID, I stumbled across a post on "djx blog" (by David Johnson) about how he is using vray ObjectID's to create his matte passes. I wrote up a reply to his post (he ended his write-up asking readers to share how we use ObjectID's) and thought that it might be good to also post my reply here, for those who are still following my blog. :) Hopefully someone else also finds this useful!

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I have also been using vray for maya at work since about a year ago, I just thought that you might be interested to hear about the technique that I use when setting up my mattes.

If I'm going to use the Object ID's, I'll use vray's "object properties" node. It's found under "Create> vRay> apply single/multiple object properties node to selection." This allows me to apply object ID's to multiple geometries at once rather than 'adding vray attributes' to geometry one at a time. Also, in case you already have objectID attributes on a 'per-geometry' basis, the objectProperties node will override the existing objectID's.

Since geometry can (currently, as far as I know) only be part of one "object properties" node at once, you can then use the material ID's to further sort out your geo, say if you want a geometry to be in 'multimatte1', and 'multimatte2'

In order to have the render element distinguish between using the materialID versus the objectID, just check (or uncheck, accordingly) the box labeled "Use Material IDs" under the "Extra VRay Attributes" rollout in the multimatte attributes.
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I'm also curious to hear from anyone else using similar techniques in vray for maya, feel free to comment here or on the djx blog!

-cheers!

SIGGRAPH 2010 Demo Reel.

2010-09-10T12:04:00.000-07:00

I haven't used this blogspot in quite a while.. Maybe it's a good time to start up again. ;)
With this:
the video i sent around during the 2010 SIGGRAPH here in LA.

SIGGRAPH 2010 Demo Reel from patrick vidal on Vimeo.

Patrick Vidal

3D Artist

Lighting | Shading | Rendering

This is a collection of work that I put together for the SIGGRAPH 2010 Event in Los Angeles.

Clockwork Girl Trailer

2009-08-10T09:44:00.000-07:00

Hey guys, sorry i forgot to update this blog with this little video;
Its the Clockwork Girl trialer; a full cg film trailer that I worked on with Frogchildren Studio in Seattle. It was screened at this years San Diego Comic-Con, and then later released online August 5, 2009.

"The Clockwork Girl" Trailer from Frogchildren Studios on Vimeo.

Life Drawing!

2009-08-09T02:52:00.000-07:00

Hey guys, I've just uploaded some examples of my life drawing from this years' sessions. @flickr These are just a few of my favorites... hadn't had time to photograph all of the good ones. Or I got bored while photographing.. ;D

-pat

June 2009 Demo Reel

2009-06-30T11:39:00.001-07:00

Patrick Vidal June 2009 Demo Reel from patrick vidal on Vimeo.

no sound..

new scholarship shots!

2009-06-10T23:46:00.000-07:00

I owe a big thank you to Rakesh, for helping me with some post effects on the car shot.
I've tweaked certain things about the shot to my liking, and then have tried applying similar effects to another frame of a different shot of the ferris wheel.

Wireframes!

2009-06-10T23:42:00.001-07:00

as requested:

by the way thanks matt, thanks daniel for your comments!
@ nate: no those are definitely not caustics in the headlight; would've taken much longer to render. I'm not using any FG or GI, the hotspots are faked with spotlights that emit only specular light.

update on 280z!

2009-06-01T22:56:00.000-07:00

3d74patrick Final VFS Demo Reel

2009-05-16T17:05:00.000-07:00

3d74 patrick VFS Demo Reel from patrick vidal on Vimeo.

This is the long-awaited final release of my VFS demo reel! I had been awarded scholarship (an additional free term) during this term 6, so expect a follow-up release in two months time.

beginnings of another side project;

2009-05-11T18:59:00.000-07:00

I want to do a shot involving two cars, but i don't yet want to model another car completely, so I tweaked the existing model. New ground effects kit, c110 skyline taillamp conversion, rear windshield slats, and a different color. There were initially new wheels too, but i decided that i didn't like the look of them, so i used the same old wheels.

started as a speed modelling exercise, I've been thinking about treating it like a lighting exercise as well. Could possibly show up in the background of some future car renders... maybe...

anyway.. just keepin' you all updated on what I've been doing this term.

2009-04-30T16:56:00.000-07:00

280z beach render side project from patrick vidal on Vimeo.

this is the same car model (280z) I've been working on, but rendered in a different environment. It was just a quick "something-to-do-while-rendering" project.. but I may decide to continue working on this. Anyway I'd love to hear what you think!

term 6 week 3 animatic, video update!

2009-03-20T00:52:00.000-07:00

Patrick Vidal VFS Term 6 Week 3 animatic from patrick vidal on Vimeo.

This is (as a class) our last presentation video before our final release of our demo reels. It's exciting! And daunting that there is still so much work to do!

anyway, enjoy the update! Please, as always, feel free to comment & critique the work in progress!

term 6 end of week 2

2009-03-14T11:58:00.000-07:00

epic fail on the whole 'update everyday' thing, sorry guys :)

I've got a few new renders to post, give me just a moment...

...tada!!

start to term six

2009-03-01T21:32:00.000-08:00

with the last term upon us, it's absolutely crunch time; I'm actually very excited! I'll be pushing myself twice as hard to meet certain deadlines I've set for myself. I'm hoping to have all four shots rendered by the end of the second week. I will try to update this blog on a daily basis here on out. Keep an eye on this blog; there is alot on the way!

for now, I'll leave you with this special treat, a few images from my growing collection of reference photos:

Term 5 week 8 video update!

2009-02-26T12:09:00.001-08:00

VFS Patrick Vidal Term 5 Week 8 Presentation from patrick vidal on Vimeo.
sorry for that short lapse in updates; i locked my cameras early week 7, and since then I've been working away at the lighting & shading of each shot starting with shots one and two. I'm incredibly excited to get started finishing & detailing shots three and four! So far, the entire environment (shots 1-4) is base-shaded (no dirtmaps) and base-lit (nothing fancy). It took me three days to finish detailing (prop modeling, lighting & shading) shot one. I've put in two days of work lighting and shading shot two. I'm still feeling very confident that I'll have near-final quality renders by the end of term 6 week 1.

A note about my credits; I want to show additional details that i wasn't able to show in my first four shots (car interiors mostly..) while the credits roll at screen right. The shot in the current credits is an old render (from term 4 I think).
...and another note about the car animation:
it's only been blocked in. I started to animate in term 5 week 6, but I had to put that on hold as i had to lock cameras and then finish shots one and two. I'm planning to have animated the car by the end of week two of term six.

Anyway, feel free to rip it apart; I'm still very open to comments and critiques!

By the way I owe a huge thank you to everyone that helped me lock cameras in Term 5 weeks 5-7. Also a very very big thank you to everyone who's been ripping my work apart pointing out all the mistakes and what i can improve upon.

term 5 week7 animatic V6

2009-02-17T21:49:00.000-08:00

new video update!
though it's still loading up on vimeo, so i can only give you the link, it should be viewable in the next hour or so...
http://vimeo.com/3263868

"sorry for the short lapse in updates, but it's just been so busy!
anyway, I'm so very close to really locking these cameras, just a few tweaks here and there about longer holds, and timing, but for now, i think the camera moves are pretty solid.

comments & critiques? :)"

term 5 week 6 video update (animatic V3)

2009-02-15T22:07:00.001-08:00

VFS Patrick Vidal Term 5 Week 6 animatic 3 from patrick vidal on Vimeo.

just another update of my work from this past week; still trying to lock my cameras. I've added in a few moving holds to showcase details of the environment. Also, the transitions between shots 4, 5, and 6 have been improved (i think). But please let me know what needs work!

thanks!
-pat

term 5 week 6 video update

2009-02-10T07:43:00.000-08:00

VFS Patrick Vidal Term 5 Week 6 Progress Reel from patrick vidal on Vimeo.

I've just uploaded a video with my new shots. Looking at it now, i realize my shot 03 is much too fast. I'm happy with the other shots though (01, 02, 04).
I gotta figure something out for shot 03... hmm....

by the way, keep in mind that the animation is only roughly blocked in, so the reason the car jumps up is a curb check that i hadn't animated in yet... =D

term 5 week 6 update

2009-02-08T17:43:00.000-08:00

just want to let you guys in on how my project is going; alot has happened since the term 5 midterms.
I've started rigging and animating the car, as well as animating new cameras. The new cameras require me to texture and light the entire scene, which is going alright, but its slow go.. so far i've applied most of the base shaders, dirt maps come later. I've uploaded a frame from my new 'shot_03' camera:

term 5 midterms!

2009-01-30T09:37:00.001-08:00

finally another update, sorry it's taken me so long though!
i hadn't really had time to sit back and do much else other than work on the project.

so far, i've cut down the amount of work per shot, as i've been hesitant about the amount of time we've got to finish our projects.

We had our term 5 midterm presentations recently, and this is basically what i presented. The shots have changed since the last video because I've been hesitant about the amount of work i have to finish by the end of the year, so i've been cutting down to a more manageable project.

any comments and critiques are always welcome and appreciated!

(also, hd720 stills are on the way... once i get them copied from the school pc's)

VFS Patrick Vidal Term 5 Midterm Progress Reel from patrick vidal on Vimeo.

2008-12-17T14:49:00.001-08:00

VFS Patrick Vidal Term 4 Progress Reel from patrick vidal on Vimeo.

new renders

2008-12-09T00:43:00.000-08:00

its late, im tired... i know i promised to post wires, but i guess that'll have to wait for another day.. X[ sorry!
here are some renders that took too long :]

as requested;

2008-12-08T00:19:00.000-08:00

wireframe of the 280z;
this is a bit of an old wireframe, i'll get the recent version up soon:

also wires of the environment have been requested, that will be up soon as well..

part two of an awesome update

2008-12-01T20:59:00.000-08:00

these next few images are from this last week; term 4 week 6:

i started shading the 280z

this one is a test of the street shader...

part one of an awesome update

2008-12-01T20:52:00.001-08:00

i apologize for the lack of updates this past few weeks, but i have been doing alot of work, and i gotta say i'm quite happy of the results so far.. :]

this series is from term 4 week 4-5:

chinatown scene update

2008-11-11T20:26:00.000-08:00

ch-ch- check it out...

SURFACING!! :]

2008-11-05T22:50:00.001-08:00

Allllll this....

Equals this...:

these aren't the surfacing tests from start to end. It's just my nights work; to show myself that i did indeed do something tonight.. ;)

all the shaders are mia_materials, lit with mental ray physical spot lights (and point lights for testing)

also note that the reflections (as you may have noticed) aren't proper reflections; the reflect map is just the .jpg of my onesheet proof of concept; i havent decided yet on the look of the reflections... i just needed something to reflect for the tests.

what do you guys think?

modeling update

2008-11-01T19:03:00.000-07:00

VFS final project update

2008-10-28T19:58:00.001-07:00

Just finsihing up the models & UV's for this block of my environment:

Modeling update;

2008-10-22T10:07:00.000-07:00

I've decided to model the underside of the car; suspension, engine block & transmission, .. everything... :]

not too much goin on here, just a half-finished building next to a bus stop..

texturing & lighting tests;

2008-10-22T10:05:00.000-07:00

here are references of the street;

and here are my tests;

just trying to figure out how im going to do a wet street..

the pools of water?.. yeah they suck... its ok, i'll fix it later.. ;)

as requested...

2008-10-13T23:13:00.000-07:00

wheel wires!

and another of the wheels, i fixed a highlight...

2008-10-13T23:01:00.000-07:00

The Econoline Van! 3hours of modeling...

this is my workspace after having to model the wheel three times... (2 epic fails...)

this is where it stands now...

more of the vfs final...

2008-10-13T22:47:00.000-07:00

This is my environment map and some sotryboards... just playing around with composition ideas and camera moves...

the start of my VFS Final Project;

2008-10-13T22:34:00.000-07:00

A building i referenced at Vancouvers Historic Chinatown...

My Onesheet

'78 Datsun 280Z

ill upload more in just a bit...

Motorcycle WIP

2008-09-21T02:18:00.000-07:00

3 hour Speedmodel

2008-09-11T13:52:00.000-07:00

This image was the concept for this speedmodel (image provided by VFS)

Above: after three hours of work, this is my ambient occlusion render;
Below: my wireframe;

the Gasmask WIP

2008-09-05T21:40:00.000-07:00

This is my first WIP post! :D

its a project i started just the other day; a facemask for a character i had been working on (yes the face is my model too, my first actually)

Comments & Critiques are always welcome!

-pat

Welcome to my WIP blog

2008-09-05T16:22:00.000-07:00

This blog is intended to update friends & family on the work that I'm doing. (wip=Work In Progress)

I'll be posting screenshots & renders of current projects.