Presenting Your Work

Good presentation makes your work stand out.

The Power of Presentation

Two identical models can look vastly different based on:

• Camera angle


• Lighting


• Materials


• Background


• Context

Camera Angles

Hero Shot

• Slightly above and to the side
• Shows 3 faces of object
• Most common presentation angle

Detail Shots

• Close-ups of interesting features
• Show craftsmanship

Functional Shots

• Show the object in use
• Demonstrate scale and purpose

Lighting Setup

Three-Point Lighting (Classic)

1. Key light - Main illumination (brightest)
2. Fill light - Softens shadows (dimmer)
3. Rim light - Separates from background (behind)

Environment Lighting

• Use HDRI environments
• Realistic reflections
• Quick professional look

Material Polish

Before presenting:

• Adjust roughness for realism


• Check metalness is appropriate


• Consider adding subtle color variation

Background Choices

Building a Portfolio

Include for each project:

1. Hero render - Best angle


2. Process shots - Show your workflow


3. Technical specs - Dimensions, poly count


4. Description - What it is, how it was made