BMW E30 DTM
3ds Max / Corona Render
The BMW E30 DTM is a classic race car that was highly successful in the DTM series in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It featured a powerful engine, advanced suspension and braking systems, and a lightweight aerodynamic body kit that increased downforce and improved handling at high speeds.
Simple view from the side using a Corona camera and a Duron Automotive backplate.
The first part of this project was to model and showcase the E30 in a realistic environment. I used a Duron Automotive backplate and HDRI to make the E30 look like it was shot on the street.
Another backplate was used with a little trick on the shadow with a non-visible plane above the car.
The second part of the project was to try and give this beautiful car a little more body by lighting it in a virtual studio.
To do this I used a specific technique: applying an HDRI image simulating a refraction effect in a virtual light. By playing with Corona's lightmix, I obtained the desired effect.
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