A bit different - 'virtual studio' help

[rcat]

First post so go easy. This is a bit different to what you might normally see here. As is plainly obvious this is a 3d computer model, (not quite finished), set in a virtual studio based on this setup -
http://www.knightography.com/critique/lighting-setup.jpg

The intention is to come up with a more professional looking render of the model , as if it was photographed in a real studio.

Just want to get some general critique as I am also a complete photographic beginner. Is the studio and the model well lit? Too much contrast? Side reflection too bright? That sort of thing. Please keep it as simple as I am.

[RadAL]

looks too saturated/brightened

[PhotosGuy]

I'd agree. Try putting a big sheet of white art board above the lens & lighting that instead of the model. Sort of building a big sky to light it. That will put reflections in the car. Move the card to put the reflections where you want them, or add another card.

Move the car away from the background & curve the background paper so there's no hard line behind the car.

See the Studio link at the top of this: A few Car Lighting Tips - Updated (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=70290)

And this: Car Models (without bikinis!) (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=148158)

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[FlyingPhotog]

One thing you might want to consider for the virtual studio around your virtual car is that in real life, a shot like this will be done on a stage which has a seamless background (aka Sweep, aka Cyc [short for cyclorama.])

The hard line between the floor and the rear wall makes it look too much like it's being shot in a virtual garage and not a professional setting.

[rcat]

Thanks for replies , much appreciated.
I'll smooth out the studio floor that's no problem.
The direct light onto the car is very low , but I'll experiment with taking it out and boosting the lights pointed at the sloped ceiling.
Regarding whiteboards , would they typically be square on to the car or is it a matter of trial and error to find a nice reflection? being virtual I have the luxury of playing around with any size / shape to get it right.

[PhotosGuy]

or is it a matter of trial and error to find a nice reflection? That's IT! ;)

[asylumxl]

Try creating one large rectangular light source above the car, and adding soft fill lights to the sides. This is a more common studio setup for automotive photography.