Waterpump

Also new stuff learning project. Hard surface modeling, operation with mesh, material setup, texturing material layer masks, compositor.

Yes. Only masking is painted. Everything else in pump material is procedural, without external textures.

Hope You like the result!

Ace Turn Concept for fast tracks

I finaly share my idea of improving Pro level BMX tracks as they have demand for higher and constant speed with less loss of energy/momentum especialy in turns. General idea is to "plunge" lower inside part of turn and start incline and curve course's surface before turn itself. It makes turns more flowing, and less sharp at any posible path. It means - less crashes, less resistance, less unpredictable loss of tire friction. Idea also related with growing speeds, esp. at SX races, where speeds after first turn decrease nocieably and spoils all idea of fast racing.

I'd be very glad if some of track builders could try this idea on next track. Most of all these shapes could work at slightly downhill tracks as it could be easier to provide water drainage form center of turn. Otherwise there must be proper preparatory work done.

Experiment with techniques

Did some experiments with different techniques to both optimize and make result more realistic. I like the result!

Ancient loghouse

Learning new software for my future works I decided to make ancient log-house - dwelling of Semigalians(the tribe in the territory of modern Latvia) in 13th century. Shortly before that I found some related information about history and archaeological researches. And even had conversation with historian - expert of that period and culture. That is what I've got.

Most challenging part was straw roof. Then I experimented also with logs to make them believable as possible 

Work for Clark & Kent contractors, guys who prepared BMX track for Olympic games in London. So this track will be built in London too, Burgess park.

Velodrome

Some time ago I've made sketches and some kind of 3d visualizations of possible track inside former railroad depot building. For such activities organisation was established but it ended activities due to lack of support of authorities and enthusiasts. But great achievement is the activity inside cycling federation of Latvia to reanimate track cycling and maybe develop new velodrome in future.

Concept for BMX hall

I was asked to visualize concept design of possible indoor track in Ventspils, Latvia - ASAP. No photo-realism was needed. So I used Google Sketchup. General concept of Arturs Matisons.