May 2017 - Death Star Data Card
After the hype from Rogue One, I decided to 3D Model the prop that unites the prequel trilogy to the original Star Wars trilogy - the Death Star Data Card.
This was an interesting task for me as I layered multiple textures onto one Model, and UV Mapped/created normal maps for the first time in a model. Overall, I am happy with the results that came from renders. However, I feel I may re-visit the model as I never created a render I was truly happy with.
Also, finding reference Images to texture the data card was a challenge as it was barely visible in both Rogue One and a New Hope, therefore I had to rely on fan made replicas and altered screenshots to create my textures.
4K Render of the Death Star Data Card.
Close Up Render using Mental Ray.
A data reader I 3D Modelled to show how the card would fit. Modelling it in the environment allowed me to also further experiment with lights.
UV Map screenshot of Diffuse texture.
UV Map screenshot of Diffuse texture.
UV Map screenshot of Diffuse texture.