Weekly 1

I'm mostly done with modeling as of this week. I've added some plants via Visor (which destroyed my poly count, I'll go in and cut down on the edges once I've completely decided to go with them) and modeled some more objects on the back counter such as a microwave, sink, tea tins, a tip jar, and utensil holders. The last items I'm going to implement are ivy and pastries, which I want to have done by the next weekly.

I've also made a test camera path. While I feel I've captured most of my objects in this path, I feel it moves around a bit too much and is somewhat jarring. I'm considering going with rendering it in UE4 in the end because then I can use a player controller to view all of my objects? Still thinking about it.

Lighting and Texturing Challenge Concept

For my project I am going for a brightly lit, modern tea shop scene. It's kind of a combination of a tea shop where customers can purchase tea to make at home and a coffee shop / cafe where customers can order a cup of tea and some food, sit down, and relax.

Major materials
Walls - Semi-new brick (front and back) ; Beige painted brick (sides + ceiling)
Floor - Wooden (somewhat glossy, mildly scuffed near doorways and tables)
Tables - Modern white plastic OR polished wood
Chairs and Couch - White OR Dark brown fabric with wooden legs
Cups and Teapots - White ceramic
Countertops - Marble with wooden sides
Potted plants - Undecided potted plant type (leafy most likely.) ; Hanging ivy
Lamps - Dark metallic
Chalkboard - Dark board with chalk writing
Tea containers - Glass with metal lid
Pastry display - Glass and metal

Overview shot

Front counter

Sides

Lighting