well the front is a compilation is the IS-F, CT200, LS600h and the GS concept. i dont think the production base model IS will look like my rendering...but i think somewhere along the lines, whether a lexus rendering, or production sport package - yes.

 

oh for sure a pro wouldnt consider that a photo. most pros wouldnt consider most pro renderings to be photos.

and as someone who is not a graphic designer, i focus more on the core automotive design than the post "touch-up" work, such as reflections and lighting effects. so yes, that regard is lacking. but considering that a majority of people (apparently) cant see beyond side sills and other accessory changes, whats the point of spending the additional man hours on things such as reflections if my audience isnt going to notice.

i dont really consider myself a novice - i have an ivy league architectural degree and have been designing cars and homes since i was older enough to hold a crayon.

 

old*

 

See this is the problem with you, you brag WAY too much about yourself, it absolutely ruins your credibility. Ivy League education, Miami Beach is soooo wealthy, blah blah blah. You boast so much it takes away from what might be considered a "neat tallent" with altering designs in Photoshop. I went to a state school, graduated in 5 years with a B.S. and drive a Mazda. Doesn't mean sh*t when it comes down to your poor perspective and flat reflections. If you were a little more humble and not looking for people to hand you a trophy for altering a photo of a Lexus to what you think it will look like next year (really need an Ivy league degree for that???) then your threads wouldn't go so off track. I just have a big problem with the "look at me" attitude you, or anyone for that fact, exudes.

Happy 4th!!!

 

This.

Sorry OP, but this is exactly what I wanted to tell you.

 

^ I probably should have just made it as simple as that. I apologize for all the ranting.

 

Damn, it won't let me thank you multiple times ST.

 

Where is that "this thread went in a different direction" image when you need it!

Supertrooper, telling it like it is!

 

im seriously not trying to brag. i try to be humble...but you threatened my credibility by calling me novice. you shared your background - i shared mine.

 

wow u did that yourself? nice. i used to do photoshop forgot a lot of shit and too lazy now to spend time on it. tho im no fan of lexus, btw did u no lexus sales were down 40% june compared to 2010 and toyota down 25% as well. nissan gained 16% tho in sales. honda suffered too.

 

Since we're kinda on the topic of the OP's credibility and background, I guess I'll add mine as well. Though I'm impressed with the photoshop skills (and I still don't like the finished photoshop version), I didn't know you need an advanced architectural degree from an ivy league school to use photoshop like this. I'm a noob at best at computers but I think I can photoshop better than the OP can. I mean...I used to design flyers, brochures, advertisements, programs, billboards, etc....for a leading health care provider and a community volunteer organization a few years back. and I barely graduated from high school. and never once did I brag/show off to my friends, co-workers, clients, etc. I let my work do the talking.

point is, anybody can learn how to use photoshop.

 

I agree. An ivy league education isn't needed to use an illustration program...Didn't say that...Just saying that I had a background in design. The medium/software used just so happens to be photoshop. I posted here - got slammed - pushed into a corner -and was forced to defend myself. That's all...didn't even initiate it.

 

Sales didn't drop because people aren't wanting to purchase product, sales went down due to production shortages caused by the earthquake in March.

 

It's "ok".........the front looks out of perspective.

From a design standpoint.....let's just say I hope the next gen looks nothing like the chop.

No offense....just my opinion.

 

Car's ugly.

 

That's what is getting me as well. Front just looks off. And for some reason I'm seeing more 3G TL then next gen IS...

 

Hmmm, looks too much like an ES (with an IS-F front bumper).

Anyway, I was curious. What is the "greenhouse"?