Iordache Marius – Interview

Renderwow - 5/15/18 18:00

1. What 3D modelling programs do you use?

3DS Max and also good old Revit for quick and precise modelling.

2. Is there a program you prefer above everything else?

Corona, I love it, but I am curious about Vray's next development too, with new/updated software it feels like Christmas day.

3. What rendering software do you use, and why?

Corona, I love it and I regret not using it from start.

4. Through your years as a designer/modeler what was your most memorable project?

It depends, a few were memorable in different aspects, but I am most proud of Saaremaa Resort

5. Where do you see yourself 5 years from now in this industry?

I have so many personal projects in my mind but very little time to explore, so I hope in the next 5 years I will transfer a few into reality, also I want to learn more and more. Once you advance in this domain as in others, you often realize how much there is to learn daily -- I will never stop.

Technical wise I hope in 5 years we will all model and render in VR in a more dynamic way rather than sitting on a chair.

6. Any tips you can offer to artists out there that can help them in this industry?

Sure, drink more coffee, sleep less, get out of comfort zone, just start the project doesn't matter if you are not prepared totally you will figure it out on the go. Use real images as references, take a break from the image and then work on it fresh if out of ideas.

7. Is there anything you would do differently in the past that would help the way you design now?

I guess I could have studied more, but then again maybe that would have killed the motivation. It's always a battle with yourself no matter what stage you are of learning.

8. What is your favorite place to get your textures from?

I don't have a favorite place, but a lot of textures I take and make from the sites of the manufacturer of that specific finish, since it has to be in a certain way.

I don't have a favorite place, but a lot of textures I take and make from the sites of the manufacturer of that specific finish, since it has to be in a certain way.

Other Archviz artists inspire me on the motivation part but mostly I get inspiration from photography and interior designers and places such as Instagram and Behance mostly. If you follow some architecture magazines then they will inspire you daily on anything related to image creation. If you inspire from other Archviz artists, then you might end up copying some stuff and not be truly yours; That is good for learning though but not for developing yourself.

I don't want to [have] a certain direction, each source of inspiration has it's perks. Just search architecture and see what you like and then explore more of that side. The same for other artists, if I say a name that doesn't mean other people are not good, but Ronen Beckerman's site is a useful place for finding new artists.