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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Thanks for the feature @gamejolt 
! Super cool to have a trophy with my art on it! 
#BubbaPortrait #CozyCaravan
5 new Christmas themed stickers live now! Place charged stickers on my posts throughout December to collect them all! 
Here are some more renders of the puzzle box I made in #Blender for my game "What Was Found at Ravenhill" 
Here's more incredible art that Jolters made for #GameJoltColors25!
There's still time for YOU to enter!
Artists and posts linked 🔽
And here's my finished puzzle box model I made in #Blender for my game... I really like the way it turned out
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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WIP puzzle box I'm making in #Blender for my game "What Was Found at Ravenhill" 
#Devruary Day 3: What game made you want to be a dev? One of the games that made me want to make my own game worlds is Riven, which I've spoken about many times before 
In Cozy Caravan, you and your best friend Bubba will travel through Harvestvale spreading happiness wherever you go.
We wanna see YOUR portrait of him. Go to your quest log to start the quest!
One artist will get a ONE OF A KIND trophy!
#Devruary Day 2: What was the first game you ever made?
I made a lot of small game projects, but the first game I ever finished and uploaded for other people to play was "7th Heaven" over 13 years ago! It's nice to look back and see how far I've come!
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