As you can see the actual 3D model is quite simple, but here are 3 things that help add realism to this scene:
1. Environment Lighting 💡
By far the best way to improve your render is with good lighting, and the easiest and most realistic way to do this is with an environmental sky texture (which doubles as a background in this scene). Not only will this add realistic lighting, but also reflections.
2. Roughness & Bump Textures ⛓
Another good way to add details to an otherwise simple model is by using bump and roughness maps in the materials. For example, the scratches on this model were done with a roughness texture, and the sci-fi panel details were done with bump maps.
3. Post Processing Effects 🌟
These are just extra effects applied to the image that help add some cool effects, such as the depth of field blur, glare on the light, and also a slight vignette effect (darkening on the corners of the image).
Obviously there are lots of other things you can do to add realism, and I didn't go in depth of how to use the above methods, but I hope this gives you some insight into the process! 😄
A few weeks ago I made this Poké Ball in #Blender, and I got a few comments saying how realistic it looks, so here’s some behind the scenes tips on how to make more realistic renders 👇
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And after 149 votes (woah!) his name is Rockle! 
The last egg sticker has hatched! Comment what his name should be, and then I'll make a poll for people to choose from the names!
#GJAsks I'd love to see a really big Portal themed LEGO set!
(the image isn't my design, but it’s very close to what I’d like to see)
Game Jolt Colors is back!
Draw your OC (or favorite character) in the Game Jolt color palette and post them in the Art realm with the tag #GameJoltColors25.
At the end of the event, we'll pick a winner & add their design to the GJ Colors sticker pack!
As suggested by @Comet321 
, here's a test of the freeze plugin on one of my droid robot models! 
This reminded me, I still need to post the animation I made of this droid sometime... 
Here's more incredible art that Jolters made for #GameJoltColors25!
There's still time for YOU to enter!
Artists and posts linked 🔽
The game I made with my brother has ranked 5th out of 276 games in the community vote of the game jam, with a score of 4.273 out of 5 stars! 
Fingers crossed for the judges picks next week! 
Tested out the "Freeze Generator" #Blender plugin by Blenderesse on this chair I made... It works really well and looks super cool imo! 
Process of one of my Pikachu drawings. This is a perfect example of when I start losing myself in art land, but suddenly snap back to basics when I realize "Oh right, I have no time!" 
You'll see what I mean. 
: Clip Studio Paint 
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