One thing I've been wanting to do for a while is to have 3D rendered images in a theme and make use of the advanced lighting etc. which would give a lovely effect with rollover themes. Well today I've been playing with a demo version of a 3D package and for my first attempt I tried to create a device_hfsraid image.. Here's what I have
Don't pick holes in it please as it's just a mess-about thing (and because I'm using a demo version of the software it's save-disabled, so this will be a one-off, well until I have to reboot at least!) But on the result of this trial, I might just have to get myself a full 3D package and try to learn how to use it properly and set about creating a full set of 3D accurate images ... Something for the future
UPDATE:Well I have given it another go today, and this time I have tried a different, full 3D package which I can now save with
After spending some time modelling a drive, I have produced a couple of small device_icon sized renders at different angles and this is what I have.
I think it's going to take me some time to get it just right, but I think I can eventually make a full set