For this project, I'm trying to create a standard vacation retreat that's closer to the size of a cabin rather than a house, but still feels large and cozy.
This is the first stage of the project, creating the context and setting the proper mood. For this, I tried to create a night scene that's quite a challange in the archviz world or at least for me, so for this to work there had to be a story and it starts like this : "Wrapping up the day, with a meditation session after a good evening workout". The second stage of this project will be the interior, which I will treat as a separate scene, and having this one as xRef scene.
Advice*
Having a strong story for your project, having a subject in all renders, having depth and applying all the basics makes a huge difference but don't get cought up and don't let this stop you from starting, you'll get ideeas on the go. In the beginning, I only knew there will be a lot of vegetation, there will be charred wood to contrast it, and there will be this shot of a path leading to the deck and also, there will be darkness because I lack skill in this type of lighting so with every project I'm exploring ways to improve what I can.
