Comments on: Are The Interior Photographer’s Days Numbered? IKEA Says Yes

By: kkjensen

kkjensen — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:42:00 +0000

Most likely models used for manufacturing.

By: kkjensen

kkjensen — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:42:00 +0000

Most likely models used for manufacturing.

By: kkjensen

kkjensen — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:36:00 +0000

I did this a few times using open source software to render what the inside of VIP aircraft would look like when finished. It is a LOT of work to do well and I’m sure the IKEA guys are just pulling cad models and having another crew texture them. It’s really not that hard. The texturing is tougher and putting in the time to let a good rendering engine work also takes some patience and resources.

Photos look more realistic because of the imperfections and the more ‘organic’ feel to things since stuff in the models are so precisely placed.

It was quite eye opening though and you really construct the scene from the ground up. It’s not a sunny day in the kitchen…you need to put the sun there. Making an image with ‘natural light’ is just like trying to fake it in real life. A light positioned behind a diffuser of some sort. Flagging and positioning appropriately to make it seem like it’s just a open window on a clear (or cloudy if you so please) day.

Diffused light? Direct? Camera position? [virtual] lens length? I think I came away from the project better appreciating photography. If I take a picture of an aircraft interior know I know a lot more about what to expect.

By: kkjensen

kkjensen — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:36:00 +0000

Photos look more realistic because of the imperfections and the more ‘organic’ feel to things since stuff in the models are so precisely placed.

By: Joe Horvath

Joe Horvath — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:53:00 +0000

Like others have said, this has been going on for a long time, you just never noticed. A lot of people think 3D models and think about something that looks fake, but you’d be surprised how many car commercials feature no actual live capture. Remember, the 3D guys and girls have to bid their jobs just the same as you do. If you’re not happy about the prospect of possibly losing work, then it’s your job to sell yourself as the best person for the work, regardless of the format.

By: Julian Jones

Julian Jones — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:39:00 +0000

Do you use 3D scanners, where you place the product in the scanner and scan to computer and then map color/texture, also will they be incorporating Lidar in their studios?

By: Brian Reese

Brian Reese — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:44:00 +0000

This is what I do for my company. Instead of flying me to North Carolina this summer to shoot one or two of our elements, I built them using AutoCad, StudioMax, RealFlow, then Photoshop. Now we have catalog images all within my normal salary without having the additional expense of flying, checking gear, renting a car, gas, food, hotels, etc…

By: Brian Reese

Brian Reese — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:44:00 +0000

By: Christina Force

Christina Force — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 21:26:00 +0000

I agree there is still a place for photographers. In fact I know photographers who work closely with CG people to direct the lighting. CG pros generally have no lighting experience. It takes a photographer to make it work.

By: Patrick Hall

Patrick Hall — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 17:57:00 +0000

Sounds like we should do a behind the scenes video with you guys….how awesome would that be!