Tiki Totem Sunset

Modeled in Maya, scuplted in Mudbox, rednered in Mental Ray and composited in Photoshop.

I wanted a bright back ground to make a strong silhouette. Key and rim lights used to show detail.

Tiki Totem Day

Modeled in Maya, scuplted in Mudbox, rendered in Mental Ray and composited in Photoshop.

Lighting to depict totem pole in daytime setting. Hi key lighting produces stark shadows.

Tiki Totem Night

Modeled in Maya, scuplted in Mudbox, rendered in Mental Ray and composited in Photoshop.

Made as a lighting test. Key light is used to accentuate detail, while rim lighting shows silhouette.